What does the cryptic crossword clue "Despise blue watch straps (4,4,2)" mean?

The definition is "Despise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOOK (synonym="LOOK") + DOWN (synonym=""blue"") + ON (synonym=""watch"") = LOOKDOWNON; definition: "Despise" The answer is LOOKDOWNON.

Despise blue watch straps (4,4,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29179 | 26 Across | 2023-09-19 flower

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