What does the cryptic crossword clue "Object to drinks prior to play (9)" mean?

The definition is "play". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PRE (synonym="prior to") in RESENT (synonym="object to") = REPRESENT; definition: "play" The answer is REPRESENT.

Object to drinks prior to play (9)

Times Cryptic #29055 | 27 Across | 2024-10-23 flower

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