What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hit hard in stomach with power (5)" mean?

The definition is "Hit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym of "hard") + TUM (synonym of "stomach") + P (abbreviation of "power"); definition: "Hit" The answer is THUMP.

Hit hard in stomach with power (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28950 | 12 Across | 2022-12-26 flower

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