What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot in Conservative group (4)" mean?

The definition is "Idiot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="Conservative") + LOT (synonym="group") = CLOT; definition: "Idiot" The answer is CLOT.

Idiot in Conservative group (4)

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