What does the cryptic crossword clue "To free drill, beg for costly spanner? (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "costly spanner". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of DRILLBEG ("drill, beg") + TO (abbreviation of "for") [anagram: "free"] = TOLLBRIDGE; definition: "costly spanner?" The answer is TOLL BRIDGE.

To free drill, beg for costly spanner? (4,6)

Times Cryptic #29120 | 10 Across | 2025-01-07 flower

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