What does the cryptic crossword clue "Built big, tough box (8)" mean?

The definition is "Built big". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEAVY (synonym="‘tough’, noun") + SET (synonym="‘box’, television") = HEAVYSET; definition: "Built big," The answer is HEAVYSET.

Built big, tough box (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29132 | 16 Across | 2023-07-26 flower

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