What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copper following to provide restraint for prisoner (4)" mean?

The definition is "restraint for prisoner". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CU (synonym="copper") + FF (synonym="following pages") = CUFF; definition: "restraint for prisoner" The answer is CUFF.

Copper following to provide restraint for prisoner (4)

Times Cryptic #28804 | 21 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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