What does the cryptic crossword clue "Band take off with drug (6)" mean?

The definition is "Band". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STRIP (synonym of "take off") + E (abbreviation of "drug"); definition: "Band" The answer is STRIPE.

Band take off with drug (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29441 | 10 Across | 2024-07-22 flower

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