What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support performances around some trees – they’re useful for chase scenes (9,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAND (synonym="Support") + BRAKE (synonym="a thicket=") + TURNS (synonym="performances") = HANDBRAKETURNS The answer is HANDBRAKETURNS.

Support performances around some trees – they’re useful for chase scenes (9,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29353 | 3 Down | 2024-04-10 flower

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