What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird has fight after fight (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPAR (synonym="fight") + ROW (synonym="fight") = SPARROW; definition: "Bird" The answer is Sparrow.

Bird has fight after fight (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3113 | 28 Across | 2021-06-20 flower

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