What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cost of woman's silver piercing (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cost". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AG (synonym="silver") in DAME (synonym="woman") = DAMAGE; definition: "Cost" The answer is DAMAGE.

Cost of woman's silver piercing (6)

Independent Cryptic #11875 | 9 Across | 2024-10-31 flower

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