What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gangster flash northern detective nuts (7)" mean?

The definition is "nuts". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AL (synonym="reference AL Capone [1899 – 1947], American gangster") + MO (synonym="MO ment; flash") + N (synonym="Northern") + DS (synonym="Detective [sergeant]") = ALMONDS; definition: "nuts" The answer is ALMONDS.

Gangster flash northern detective nuts (7)

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