What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pass leads to simple poacher's goal (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pass". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="simple") + P (first_letter="poacher's") + END (synonym="goal") = SPEND; definition: "Pass" The answer is SPEND.

Pass leads to simple poacher's goal (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28936 | 25 Across | 2022-12-09 flower

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