What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of bicycle that doesn't make it to 24 across? (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Part of bicycle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INNER (synonym="INNER") + TUBE (synonym="TUBE") = INNERTUBE; definition: "Part of bicycle" The answer is INNERTUBE.

Part of bicycle that doesn't make it to 24 across? (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28971 | 29 Across | 2023-01-19 flower

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