What does the cryptic crossword clue "For a special occasion, taking tea? I don't think so! (2,6)" mean?

The definition is "I don’t think so!". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CHA (synonym=""tea"") in NONCE (synonym=""for a special occasion"") = NOCHANCE; definition: "I don't think so!" The answer is NOCHANCE.

For a special occasion, taking tea? I don't think so! (2,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29268 | 14 Across | 2024-01-02 flower

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