What does the cryptic crossword clue "Watch has seconds and date (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Watch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="seconds") + TAKEOUT (synonym="date") = STAKEOUT; definition: "Watch" The answer is STAKEOUT.

Watch has seconds and date (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29169 | 16 Down | 2023-09-07 flower

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