What does the cryptic crossword clue "With spread teachers until recently drink the fruit of the vine (9,6)" mean?

The definition is "the fruit of the vine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BUTTER (synonym="a spread") + NUT (synonym="teachers’ union") + SQUASH (synonym="a drink") = BUTTERNUT SQUASH The answer is BUTTERNUT SQUASH.

What is the answer to "With spread teachers until recently drink the fruit of the vine (9,6)"?

The answer is BUTTERNUT SQUASH.

With spread teachers until recently drink the fruit of the vine (9,6)

Times Cryptic #28893 | 25 Across | 2024-04-17 flower

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