Notice servicemen about to produce spiced steeping liquids? (9)
I believe the answer is:
marinades
'produce spiced steeping liquids?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'notice servicemen about' is the wordplay.
'notice' becomes 'ad' (short for advert).
'servicemen' becomes 'marines' (marine is a kind of serviceman).
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'ad' put inside 'marines' is 'MARINADES'.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for marinades that I've seen before include "sauces" , "steeps" , "Spicy mixtures" , "Pickles" .)