What does the cryptic crossword clue "Current – energy + time, figuratively and in symbols (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AMPER (synonym="AMPER") + SANDS (synonym="‘time, figuratively’, a reference to the expression “the sands of time”, presumably a reference to the passing of time in an hourglass") = AMPERSANDS The answer is AMPERSANDS.

Current – energy + time, figuratively and in symbols (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29461 | 16 Across | 2024-08-14 flower

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