What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie goes on strike in conflict (5)" mean?

The definition is "conflict". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Charlie") + LASH (synonym="strike") = CLASH; definition: "conflict" The answer is CLASH.

Charlie goes on strike in conflict (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17553 | 26 Down | 2025-02-12 flower

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