What does the cryptic crossword clue "Embargoes involving dodgy money? Certainly not! (2,2,5)" mean?

The definition is "Certainly not!". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of YNOME (synonym="YNOME") + BANS (synonym="’embargoes’") = BYNOMEANS; definition: "Certainly not!" The answer is BYNOMEANS.

Embargoes involving dodgy money? Certainly not! (2,2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29633 | 7 Across | 2025-03-04 flower

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