What does the cryptic crossword clue "Angry department's random sample (5,7)" mean?

The definition is "sample". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROSS (synonym="Angry") + SECTION (synonym="department's") = CROSSSECTION; definition: "sample" The answer is CROSSSECTION.

Angry department's random sample (5,7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16917 | 7 Down | 2022-09-05 flower

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