What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blackmail, say, is wrong no longer? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Blackmail,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="no longer?") + TORT (abbreviation="wrong") = EXTORT; definition: "Blackmail," The answer is EXTORT.

Blackmail, say, is wrong no longer? (6)

Times Cryptic #29172 | 17 Across | 2025-03-08 flower

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