What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pick up £1,000 tip (5)" mean?

The definition is "tip". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym="grand, so "£1,000"") + LEAN (synonym=""tip"") = GLEAN; definition: "Pick up" The answer is GLEAN.

Pick up £1,000 tip (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29395 | 21 Across | 2024-05-29 flower

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