What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rear seal for making garments (9)" mean?

The definition is "making garments". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAIL (synonym="Rear") + ORING (synonym="seal") = TAILORING; definition: "making garments" The answer is TAILORING.

Rear seal for making garments (9)

Times Cryptic #29006 | 14 Down | 2024-08-27 flower

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