What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fraudulent American introduced by John (5)" mean?

The definition is "Fraudulent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOG (synonym="BOG") + US (synonym="US") = BOGUS; definition: "Fraudulent" The answer is BOGUS.

Fraudulent American introduced by John (5)

Times Cryptic #29143 | 23 Across | 2025-02-03 flower

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