What does the cryptic crossword clue "Britain's unfortunately long used to strikes (9)" mean?

The definition is "strikes". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LONGUSED ("long used") [anagram: "unfortunately"] + B (abbreviation of "Britain's") = BLUDGEONS; definition: "strikes" The answer is BLUDGEONS.

Britain's unfortunately long used to strikes (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29086 | 11 Across | 2023-06-02 flower

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