What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lead soldier’s cap put with fruit and nut (9)" mean?

The definition is "Lead". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="oldier") + PEAR (synonym=""fruit"") + HEAD (synonym=""nut"") = SPEARHEAD; definition: "Lead" The answer is SPEARHEAD.

Lead soldier’s cap put with fruit and nut (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29515 | 7 Down | 2024-10-16 flower

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