What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artist supports Blades (7)" mean?

The definition is "Blades". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RA (synonym of "Artist") + PIERS (synonym of "supports"); definition: "Blades" The answer is RAPIERS.

Artist supports Blades (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29061 | 16 Across | 2023-05-04 flower

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