What does the cryptic crossword clue "Finally given gold and not ... (3)" mean?

The definition is "not ...". The wordplay uses charade, parts. N (last letter of "given") + OR (synonym of "gold") [last letter: "Finally"]; definition: "not ..." The answer is NOR.

Finally given gold and not ... (3)

Independent Cryptic #11623 | 25 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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