What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note, foreign money, brass? Could be (8)" mean?

The definition is "brass? Could be". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MEMO (synonym="Note,") + RIAL (synonym="money,") = MEMORIAL; definition: "brass? Could be" The answer is MEMORIAL.

Note, foreign money, brass? Could be (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28708 | 17 Across | 2022-03-18 flower

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