What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blood on prison's silverware (9)" mean?

The definition is "silverware". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLARET (synonym of "Blood") + JUG (synonym of "prison's"); definition: "silverware" The answer is CLARETJUG.

Blood on prison's silverware (9)

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