What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prohibition all but ended? Correct! (4,2)" mean?

The definition is "Correct!". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. BAN (synonym of "Prohibition") + GONE (synonym of "ended?") [curtailing: "all but"]; definition: "Correct!" The answer is BANG ON.

Prohibition all but ended? Correct! (4,2)

Times Cryptic #28982 | 29 Across | 2024-07-30 flower

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