What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fire idiot with heroin – it’s rough stuff (9)" mean?

The definition is "Fire". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SACK (synonym="Fire") + CLOT (synonym="idiot") + H (abbreviation="heroin") = SACKCLOTH; definition: "rough stuff" The answer is SACKCLOTH.

Fire idiot with heroin – it’s rough stuff (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29520 | 23 Across | 2024-10-22 flower

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