What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be the first boy swallowing ecstasy (4)" mean?

The definition is "Be the first". The wordplay uses charade, container. LAD (synonym of "boy") + E (synonym of "ecstasy") [container: "swallowing"]; definition: "Be the first" The answer is LEAD.

Be the first boy swallowing ecstasy (4)

Times Cryptic #28695 | 6 Down | 2023-08-30 flower

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