What does the cryptic crossword clue "One for the road? This may stop me indulging (8)" mean?

The definition is "This may stop me indulging". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUP (synonym="SUP") + ERE (synonym="ERE") + GO (synonym="drink before leaving = one for the road?") = SUPEREGO The answer is SUPEREGO.

One for the road? This may stop me indulging (8)

Times Cryptic #29135 | 18 Across | 2025-01-24 flower

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