What does the cryptic crossword clue "Associate giving prisoner unfinished spliff (7)" mean?

The definition is "Associate". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. CON (synonym of "prisoner") + JOINT (synonym of "spliff") [curtailing: "unfinished"]; definition: "Associate" The answer is CONJOIN.

Associate giving prisoner unfinished spliff (7)

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