What does the cryptic crossword clue "So not resisting trendy drink as starter, see (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUP (synonym="drink") + IN (synonym="trendy") + ELY (synonym="ecclesiastical see") = SUPINELY The answer is SUPINELY.

So not resisting trendy drink as starter, see (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29150 | 25 Across | 2023-08-16 flower

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