What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clown around at first to get drink (5)" mean?

The definition is "Clown". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COCO (synonym="Clown") + A (abbreviation="first") = COCOA; definition: "drink" The answer is COCOA.

Clown around at first to get drink (5)

Independent Cryptic #11916 | 17 Across | 2024-12-18 flower

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