What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heavy blow caught oaf (5)" mean?

The definition is "Heavy blow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "caught") + LOUT (synonym of "oaf"); definition: "Heavy blow" The answer is CLOUT.

Heavy blow caught oaf (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28968 | 17 Across | 2023-01-16 flower

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