What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ali once requiring extra weapon (8)" mean?

The definition is "weapon". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLAY (synonym of "Ali") + MORE (synonym of "extra"); definition: "weapon" The answer is Claymore.

Ali once requiring extra weapon (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3071 | 4 Down | 2020-08-30 flower

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