What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drag queen's rise (5)" mean?

The definition is "rise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOW (synonym="Drag") + ER (abbreviation="queen's") = TOWER; definition: "rise" The answer is TOWER.

Drag queen's rise (5)

Independent Cryptic #12047 | 21 Across | 2025-05-20 flower

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