What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cons getting signs of approval — nonsense! (12)" mean?

The definition is "nonsense!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIDDLES (synonym=""cons"") + TICKS (synonym=""signs of approval"") = FIDDLESTICKS; definition: "— nonsense!" The answer is FIDDLESTICKS.

Cons getting signs of approval — nonsense! (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29126 | 21 Across | 2023-07-19 flower

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