What does the cryptic crossword clue "Black slimy stuff found in drink (5)" mean?

The definition is "drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="B") + OOZE (synonym="OOZE") = BOOZE; definition: "drink" The answer is BOOZE.

Black slimy stuff found in drink (5)

Times Cryptic #28949 | 26 Across | 2024-06-21 flower

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