What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duel as result of rant or challenges like this, with second intervening (5,6)" mean?

The definition is "Duel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROSS (synonym="CROSS") + S (synonym="second") + WORDS (synonym="rant") = CROSSSWORDS; definition: "Duel" The answer is CROSSSWORDS.

Duel as result of rant or challenges like this, with second intervening (5,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29041 | 13 Across | 2023-04-11 flower

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