What does the cryptic crossword clue "Loot Shanghai perhaps, causing misery (10)" mean?

The definition is "causing misery". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPOILS (synonym of "Loot") + PORT (synonym of "Shanghai"); definition: "causing misery" The answer is SPOILSPORT.

Loot Shanghai perhaps, causing misery (10)

Times Cryptic #29037 | 11 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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