What does the cryptic crossword clue "Force once made rough bombs (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Force once". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MADEROUGH ("made rough") [anagram: "bombs"] = HOMEGUARD; definition: "Force once" The answer is HOMEGUARD.

Force once made rough bombs (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29693 | 10 Across | 2025-05-13 flower

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