What does the cryptic crossword clue "Without pressure, clears out drives (5)" mean?

The definition is "drives". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. URGE (synonym of "pressure,") + US (synonym of "clears") [deletion: "Without"]; definition: "drives" The answer is URGES.

Without pressure, clears out drives (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29361 | 20 Across | 2024-04-19 flower

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