What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative with light grip (5)" mean?

The definition is "grip". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Conservative") + LAMP (synonym="light") = CLAMP; definition: "grip" The answer is CLAMP.

Conservative with light grip (5)

Independent Cryptic #11970 | 24 Across | 2025-02-19 flower

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