What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pick up coin, did you say? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pick up". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). SCENT (sounds like "coin,") [homophone: "did you say?"]; definition: "Pick up" The answer is SCENT.

Pick up coin, did you say? (5)

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