What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leave wife the means to settle the bill (2,5)" mean?

The definition is "Leave". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="leave") + DUTCH (synonym="Cockney slang for wife") = GODUTCH The answer is GODUTCH.

Leave wife the means to settle the bill (2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29184 | 28 Across | 2023-09-25 flower

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