What does the cryptic crossword clue "Case of tequila? Cheers and cheerio! (2-2)" mean?

The definition is "cheerio!". The wordplay uses charade, parts. TA (middle of "tequila?") + TA (synonym of "Cheers") [outer letters: "Case"]; definition: "cheerio!" The answer is TATA.

Case of tequila? Cheers and cheerio! (2-2)

Guardian Cryptic #29115 | 12 Across | 2023-07-06 flower

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