What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deliver clarification on penalty (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="on/with reference to") + FINE (synonym="a form of penalty/punishment") = REFINE The answer is REFINE.

Deliver clarification on penalty (6)

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