What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hooligan put up a fight (10)" mean?

The definition is "a fight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROUGH (synonym of "Hooligan") + HOUSE (synonym of "put up"); definition: "a fight" The answer is ROUGHHOUSE.

Hooligan put up a fight (10)

Times Cryptic #28531 | 9 Across | 2023-02-20 flower

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