What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sort of van band’s taken to test match? (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REM (synonym="‘band’") + OVAL (synonym="‘taken to test match?’ – the cricket ground") = REMOVAL The answer is REMOVAL.

Sort of van band’s taken to test match? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29498 | 5 Down | 2024-09-26 flower

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