What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vegetable in a healthy establishment, with sauces added (9)" mean?

The definition is "Vegetable". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym=""healthy establishment"") + SPA (synonym=""healthy establishment"") + RAGUS (synonym=""sauces"") = ASPARAGUS; definition: "Vegetable" The answer is ASPARAGUS.

Vegetable in a healthy establishment, with sauces added (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29627 | 3 Down | 2025-02-25 flower

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