What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blockade, for instance, European is backing (5)" mean?

The definition is "Blockade,". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. EG (synonym of "for instance,") + E (abbreviation of "European") + IS (synonym of "is") [reversal: "backing"]; definition: "Blockade," The answer is SIEGE.

Blockade, for instance, European is backing (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 28 Across | 2020-08-20 flower

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