What does the cryptic crossword clue "If one has name and number taken by copper, ring Guardian – ‘Blameless!’ (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="one") + N (synonym="name") + NO (synonym="number") + CU (synonym="copper") + O (synonym="number") + US (synonym="Guardian") = INNOCUOUS The answer is INNOCUOUS.

If one has name and number taken by copper, ring Guardian – ‘Blameless!’ (9)

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