What does the cryptic crossword clue "Preparation of cells is behind, including last two in Strangeways (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym="[strangewa]YS") + YS (synonym="YS") + ATE (synonym="[strangewa]YS") = LYSATE The answer is LYSATE.

Preparation of cells is behind, including last two in Strangeways (6)

Times Cryptic #28675 | 20 Down | 2023-08-07 flower

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