What does the cryptic crossword clue "Customers given right box on fourth of March (9)" mean?

The definition is "Customers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="fourth letter of MAR C H") + LIEN (synonym="legal right to retain possession of another’s property until the owner pays a debt or fulfils a contract") + TELE (synonym="TELE vision; box") = CLIENTELE; definition: "Customers" The answer is CLIENTELE.

Customers given right box on fourth of March (9)

Independent Cryptic #11676 | 25 Across | 2024-03-13 flower

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