What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cancel membership fee after receiving credit (5)" mean?

The definition is "Cancel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CR (synonym="‘credit’") in SUB (synonym="‘membership fee’") = SCRUB; definition: "Cancel" The answer is SCRUB.

Cancel membership fee after receiving credit (5)

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