What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pay women to get dates (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pay". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="W") + AGES (synonym="AGES") = WAGES; definition: "Pay" The answer is WAGES.

Pay women to get dates (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29113 | 13 Across | 2023-07-04 flower

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