What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boozer allowed yard plugs? (9)" mean?

The definition is "plugs?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PUB (synonym of "Boozer") + LICIT (synonym of "allowed") + Y (synonym of "yard"); definition: "plugs?" The answer is PUBLICITY.

Boozer allowed yard plugs? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #27620 | 21 Across | 2018-09-21 flower

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