What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start to license tattoos for associates (5)" mean?

The definition is "associates". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (first_letter="license") + INKS (synonym="tattoos") = LINKS; definition: "associates" The answer is LINKS.

Start to license tattoos for associates (5)

Independent Cryptic #11169 | 27 Across | 2022-07-30 flower

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