What does the cryptic crossword clue "Damage from punch? Count is on unfortunately (9)" mean?

The definition is "Damage from punch?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COUNT (synonym="COUNT") + IS (synonym="IS") + ON (synonym="ON") = CONTUSION The answer is CONTUSION.

Damage from punch? Count is on unfortunately (9)

Independent Cryptic #11654 | 10 Across | 2024-02-16 flower

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