What does the cryptic crossword clue "Great innings, then dismissed (8)" mean?

The definition is "Great". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KNOCK (synonym of "innings,") + OUT (synonym of "dismissed"); definition: "Great" The answer is Knockout.

Great innings, then dismissed (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3104 | 11 Across | 2021-04-18 flower

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