What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative leading bids for funds (7)" mean?

The definition is "funds". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Conservative") + OFFERS (synonym="bids") = COFFERS; definition: "funds" The answer is COFFERS.

Conservative leading bids for funds (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17525 | 1 Across | 2025-01-03 flower

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