What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appreciate a couple of drinks when starting a meal (7,2)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIG (synonym=""appreciate"") + GIN (synonym=""a couple of drinks"") + GIN (synonym=""a couple of drinks"") = DIGGINGIN The answer is DIGGINGIN.

Appreciate a couple of drinks when starting a meal (7,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29597 | 14 Across | 2025-01-21 flower

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