What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative doesn't win in quiet residential roads (6)" mean?

The definition is "Conservative". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="Conservative") + LOSES (synonym="doesn’t win or tie") = CLOSES The answer is CLOSES.

Conservative doesn't win in quiet residential roads (6)

Independent Cryptic #12108 | 10 Across | 2025-07-30 flower

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