Instruction for division from yank – literally 3 over 3's helping to begin with (5-4,4)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instruction for division from yank – literally 3 over 3's helping to begin with (5-4,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THREE (synonym="“literally 3”") + LINE (synonym="3’s helping – referring to a line of cocaine") + WHIP (synonym="to yank") = THREELINEWHIP The answer is THREELINEWHIP.

Guardian Cryptic #29203 | 8 Down | 2023-10-17 flower

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