What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hangers-on left without whiskey today (9)" mean?

The definition is "Hangers-on". The wordplay uses a deletion. ENT (synonym="left") + OUR (synonym="OUR") + AGE (synonym="today") = ENTOURAGE; definition: "Hangers-on" The answer is ENTOURAGE.

Hangers-on left without whiskey today (9)

Times Cryptic #29174 | 15 Across | 2025-03-11 flower

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