What does the cryptic crossword clue "Head of spatula pounds molluscs (5)" mean?

The definition is "molluscs". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "spatula") + QUID (synonym of "pounds") [first letter: "Head"]; definition: "molluscs" The answer is SQUID.

Head of spatula pounds molluscs (5)

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