What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fuel soldier fellow with bit of fish (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fuel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PARA (synonym of "soldier") + F (synonym of "fellow") + FIN (synonym of "bit of fish"); definition: "Fuel" The answer is PARAFFIN.

Fuel soldier fellow with bit of fish (8)

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