What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie, Oscar and Mike for time getting relief (7)" mean?

The definition is "relief". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Charlie,") + O (abbreviation="Oscar") + M (abbreviation="Mike") + FOR (from clue) + T (abbreviation="time") = COMFORT; definition: "relief" The answer is COMFORT.

Charlie, Oscar and Mike for time getting relief (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17365 | 1 Across | 2024-05-24 flower

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