What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flings should include controversial drinks (9)" mean?

The definition is "drinks". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MOOT (synonym=""controversial"") in SHIES (synonym=""flings"") = SMOOTHIES; definition: "drinks" The answer is SMOOTHIES.

Flings should include controversial drinks (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29620 | 14 Down | 2025-02-17 flower

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