What does the cryptic crossword clue "Block an interrogation to eliminate last cause of slippage (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "cause of slippage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAN (synonym="BAN") + AN (synonym="AN") + ASKIN (synonym="ASKIN") = BANANA SKIN The answer is BANANA SKIN.

Block an interrogation to eliminate last cause of slippage (6,4)

Times Cryptic #28750 | 13 Across | 2023-11-02 flower

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