What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gather confession from fool (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gather". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AM (synonym="an") + ASS (synonym="an") = AMASS; definition: "Gather" The answer is AMASS.

Gather confession from fool (5)

Times Cryptic #28851 | 19 Across | 2024-02-28 flower

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