What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boxer's beginning with crude left in fight (5)" mean?

The definition is "fight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (first_letter="Boxer's") + RAW (synonym="crude") + L (abbreviation="left") = BRAWL; definition: "fight" The answer is BRAWL.

Boxer's beginning with crude left in fight (5)

Times Cryptic #29094 | 19 Across | 2024-12-07 flower

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