Crossword Genius

Customers given right box on fourth of March (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clientele

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'customers' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'given right box on fourth of march' is the wordplay.
'given right' becomes 'lien' (legal right. I am not sure about the 'given' bit.).
'box' becomes 'tele' (I've seen this in other clues).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'fourth of march' becomes 'c' (nth letter of 'march').
'lien'+'tele'='lientele'
'lientele' after 'c' is 'CLIENTELE'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for clientele that I've seen before include "Customers of professional service" , "Patrons" , "customers round" , "They patronise" , "Customers of a business" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.