What does the cryptic crossword clue "Inducement to speed or another drug with joint (9)" mean?

The definition is "joint". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HORSE (synonym="heroin, so "drug"") + W (synonym="with") + HIP (synonym=""joint"") = HORSEWHIP The answer is HORSEWHIP.

Inducement to speed or another drug with joint (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29545 | 25 Across | 2024-11-20 flower

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