What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit stolen for ammunition (9)" mean?

The definition is "ammunition". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRAPES (synonym of "Fruit") + HOT (synonym of "stolen"); definition: "ammunition" The answer is GRAPESHOT.

Fruit stolen for ammunition (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28909 | 13 Across | 2022-11-08 flower

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