What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fool touching gunpowder ingredient (5)" mean?

The definition is "gunpowder ingredient". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIT (synonym of "Fool") + RE (synonym of "touching"); definition: "gunpowder ingredient" The answer is NITRE.

Fool touching gunpowder ingredient (5)

Times Cryptic #28569 | 20 Across | 2023-04-05 flower

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