What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot put fish with pork pie! (7)" mean?

The definition is "Idiot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAR (synonym="fish") + LIE (synonym="pie!") = CHARLIE; definition: "Idiot" The answer is Charlie.

Idiot put fish with pork pie! (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3034 | 28 Across | 2019-12-15 flower

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