What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pub needs approval for modernisation (10)" mean?

The definition is "Pub". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INN (synonym="INN") + OVATION (synonym="OVATION") = INNOVATION; definition: "modernisation" The answer is INNOVATION.

Pub needs approval for modernisation (10)

Guardian Cryptic #27359 | 5 Down | 2017-11-20 flower

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