What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dance beat with energy (5)" mean?

The definition is "Dance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAN (synonym of "beat") + GO (synonym of "energy"); definition: "Dance" The answer is TANGO.

Dance beat with energy (5)

Times Cryptic #28447 | 19 Across | 2022-11-14 flower

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