What does the cryptic crossword clue "Army branch beer say is US property (10)" mean?

The definition is "property". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="Army") + ALE (abbreviation="beer") + STATE (synonym="say") = REALESTATE; definition: "property" The answer is REALESTATE.

Army branch beer say is US property (10)

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