What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack from the air? Airmen in difficult position mostly (6)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAF (synonym="airmen") in STE (synonym="STE") = STRAFE; definition: "Attack from the air?" The answer is STRAFE.

Attack from the air? Airmen in difficult position mostly (6)

Independent Cryptic #11894 | 15 Across | 2024-11-22 flower

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