What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exclusive vote that may be taken between the reds (9)" mean?

The definition is "Exclusive vote". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BLACK (synonym="BLACK") + BALL (synonym="BALL") = BLACKBALL; definition: "a vote taken to exclude someone in snooker" The answer is BLACKBALL.

Exclusive vote that may be taken between the reds (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29339 | 21 Across | 2024-03-25 flower

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