What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recoiling at street drug sample (5)" mean?

The definition is "sample". The wordplay uses a reversal. AT (reversal="from surface") + ST (synonym="street") + E (synonym="ecstasy, “drug”") = TASTE; definition: "sample" The answer is TASTE.

Recoiling at street drug sample (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29309 | 26 Across | 2024-02-19 flower

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