What does the cryptic crossword clue "What makes Brendan tick, increasing learning (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ME (synonym="Brendan") + MO (synonym="tick") + RISING (synonym="increasing") = MEMORISING The answer is MEMORISING.

What makes Brendan tick, increasing learning (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29214 | 15 Down | 2023-10-30 flower

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