What does the cryptic crossword clue "Takings from assembly room picked up (4)" mean?

The definition is "Takings". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). HAUL (sounds like "assembly room") [homophone: "picked up"]; definition: "Takings" The answer is HAUL.

Takings from assembly room picked up (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29079 | 2 Down | 2023-05-25 flower

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