What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doughty United supporter backing attack (8)" mean?

The definition is "Doughty". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. U (abbreviation of "United") + FAN (synonym of "supporter") + RAID (synonym of "attack") [reversal: "backing"]; definition: "Doughty" The answer is UNAFRAID.

Doughty United supporter backing attack (8)

Times Cryptic #28789 | 25 Across | 2023-12-18 flower

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