What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fake American policeman in New York (6)" mean?

The definition is "policeman in New York". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHAM (synonym="fake") + US (synonym="American") = SHAMUS The answer is SHAMUS.

Fake American policeman in New York (6)

Independent Cryptic #11868 | 24 Across | 2024-10-23 flower

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