What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack drawer with papers (4)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RA (synonym="artist – drawer") + ID (synonym="papers") = RAID; definition: "Attack" The answer is RAID.

Attack drawer with papers (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29423 | 27 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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