What does the cryptic crossword clue "Implore gunners to accept other ranks, by God! (7)" mean?

The definition is "by God!". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BEG (synonym="implore") + OR (synonym="other ranks") + RA (synonym="gunners") = BEGORRA; definition: "by God!" The answer is BEGORRA.

Implore gunners to accept other ranks, by God! (7)

Times Cryptic #29126 | 24 Across | 2025-01-14 flower

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