What does the cryptic crossword clue "Less people from school joining force – they won’t like it (7,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRAMMAR (synonym="type of school") + POLICE (synonym="force") = GRAMMARPOLICE The answer is GRAMMARPOLICE.

Less people from school joining force – they won’t like it (7,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29642 | 8 Down | 2025-03-14 flower

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