What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross-country with Mark – keep going (7)" mean?

The definition is "keep going". The wordplay uses a reversal. SU (synonym="SU") + STAIN (synonym="‘mark’") = SUSTAIN; definition: "– keep going" The answer is SUSTAIN.

Cross-country with Mark – keep going (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29491 | 17 Across | 2024-09-18 flower

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