What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blood banks to control rough rate (6)" mean?

The definition is "Blood". The wordplay uses an anagram. CL (synonym="‘banks to C ontro L ‘") + ARET (synonym="ARET") = CLARET; definition: "Blood" The answer is CLARET.

Blood banks to control rough rate (6)

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