What does the cryptic crossword clue "Places for refreshment collecting empty retsina bottles (7)" mean?

The definition is "bottles". The wordplay uses charade, container. CAFES (synonym of "Places for refreshment") + RA (letters from "retsina") [container: "collecting"]; definition: "bottles" The answer is CARAFES.

Places for refreshment collecting empty retsina bottles (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29508 | 21 Across | 2024-10-08 flower

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