What does the cryptic crossword clue "Three American points for this in gold leaf, I gathered (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Three American points". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GOLD + LEAF, + I = FIELD GOAL; definition: "Three American points" The answer is Field goal.

Three American points for this in gold leaf, I gathered (5,4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3113 | 26 Across | 2021-06-20 flower

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