What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trouble to follow – bands start on the drink (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "start on the drink". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SETS (synonym=""bands"") + AIL (synonym=""trouble"") = SETSAIL; definition: "start on the drink" The answer is SETSAIL.

Trouble to follow – bands start on the drink (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29209 | 12 Across | 2023-10-24 flower

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