What does the cryptic crossword clue "On publication day, beer at New College (8)" mean?

The definition is "College". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAG (synonym of "publication") + D (synonym of "day,") + ALE (synonym of "beer") + N (synonym of "New"); definition: "College" The answer is MAGDALEN.

On publication day, beer at New College (8)

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