What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artist may use this daily fuel (8)" mean?

The definition is "Artist may use". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAR (synonym="daily") + COAL (synonym="fuel") = CHARCOAL; definition: "Artist may use" The answer is CHARCOAL.

Artist may use this daily fuel (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29202 | 26 Across | 2023-10-16 flower

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