What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beat whiskey and fruit (4)" mean?

The definition is "Beat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (abbreviation="whiskey") + HIP (synonym="fruit") = WHIP; definition: "Beat" The answer is WHIP.

Beat whiskey and fruit (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16524 | 27 Down | 2021-03-03 flower

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