Crossword Genius

Soldiers and performers will get shots after services (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

returns

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

'shots after services' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'soldiers and performers' is the wordplay.
'soldiers' becomes 'RE' (Royal Engineers).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'performers' becomes 'turns' ('turn' can mean a performer as well as their act).
're'+'turns'='RETURNS'

'will get' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for returns that I've seen before include "Hands back" , "Sends back" , "Tickets possibly available" , "Profits" , "Goes or comes back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app