What does the cryptic crossword clue "Behold drinks retaining temperature with sun (7)" mean?

The definition is "Behold". The wordplay uses charade, container. WINES (synonym of "drinks") + T (synonym of "temperature") + S (abbreviation of "sun") [container: "retaining"]; definition: "Behold" The answer is WITNESS.

Behold drinks retaining temperature with sun (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29462 | 19 Down | 2024-08-15 flower

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