What does the cryptic crossword clue "Government department taking soldiers to meeting-place (7)" mean?

The definition is "Government department". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="soldiers") + VENUE (synonym="meeting-place") = REVENUE; definition: "Government department" The answer is REVENUE.

Government department taking soldiers to meeting-place (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29339 | 7 Across | 2024-03-25 flower

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