What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pressurised bitter king, say, to live with queen (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Pressurised bitter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). K (synonym of "king,") + EG (synonym of "say,") + BE (synonym of "live") + ER (synonym of "queen"); definition: "Pressurised bitter" The answer is KEG BEER.

Pressurised bitter king, say, to live with queen (3,4)

Times Cryptic #29243 | 10 Across | 2025-05-30 flower

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