What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sideline, say, going into recount (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sideline". The wordplay uses charade, container. EG (synonym of "say,") + RELATE (synonym of "recount") [container: "going into"]; definition: "Sideline," The answer is RELEGATE.

Sideline, say, going into recount (8)

Times Cryptic #28960 | 27 Across | 2024-07-04 flower

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