What does the cryptic crossword clue "Band member departs to collect large glass (7)" mean?

The definition is "Band". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="departs, on a timetable") + RUMMER (synonym="“large glass”") = DRUMMER; definition: "Band" The answer is DRUMMER.

Band member departs to collect large glass (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29919 | 22 Across | 2026-02-02 flower

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