What does the cryptic crossword clue "Henry and Bill cheated (3)" mean?

The definition is "cheated". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="Henry") + AD (abbreviation="Bill") = HAD; definition: "cheated" The answer is HAD.

Henry and Bill cheated (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16462 | 17 Across | 2020-12-07 flower

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