What does the cryptic crossword clue "Give a lift to wife married to creep (5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="wife") + INCH (synonym="move slowly=”creep” “married” indicating a join/connection between the other elements") = WINCH The answer is WINCH.

Give a lift to wife married to creep (5)

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