What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hit useless horse (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "horse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BUM (synonym="useless") + PINTO (synonym="horse") = BUMPINTO; definition: "Hit" The answer is BUMPINTO.

Hit useless horse (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29074 | 9 Across | 2023-05-19 flower

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