What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gangster carrying gun round, warning to get out (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "warning to get out". The wordplay uses charade, container. AL (synonym of "Gangster") + FIREARM (synonym of "gun") [container: "round,"]; definition: "warning to get out" The answer is FIREALARM.

Gangster carrying gun round, warning to get out (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29232 | 20 Across | 2023-11-20 flower

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