What does the cryptic crossword clue "Argument suitable to be backed with force (4)" mean?

The definition is "Argument". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. FIT (synonym of "suitable") + F (synonym of "force") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "Argument" The answer is TIFF.

Argument suitable to be backed with force (4)

Times Cryptic #28795 | 6 Across | 2023-12-25 flower

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