What does the cryptic crossword clue "Continuous exercise almost causes stroke (7)" mean?

The definition is "stroke". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOLID (synonym="continuous") + US (synonym="US") = SOLIDUS; definition: "stroke" The answer is SOLIDUS.

Continuous exercise almost causes stroke (7)

Times Cryptic #28763 | 11 Across | 2023-11-17 flower

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