What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fifty during shift working for club (8)" mean?

The definition is "club". The wordplay uses charade, container. L (synonym of "Fifty") + BUDGE (synonym of "shift") + ON (synonym of "working") [container: "during"]; definition: "club" The answer is BLUDGEON.

Fifty during shift working for club (8)

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