What does the cryptic crossword clue "First sign of service, a custom for banger (7)" mean?

The definition is "banger". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="sign") + A (synonym="service,") + USAGE (synonym="custom") = SAUSAGE; definition: "banger" The answer is SAUSAGE.

First sign of service, a custom for banger (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17445 | 23 Across | 2024-09-13 flower

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