What does the cryptic crossword clue "Three ticks for liqueur (9)" mean?

The definition is "liqueur". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRIPLE (synonym="three") + SEC (synonym="seconds; ticks") = TRIPLESEC; definition: "liqueur" The answer is TRIPLESEC.

Three ticks for liqueur (9)

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