What does the cryptic crossword clue "Never smart, supporting police force (4,5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Never". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PIGS (synonym="police") + MIGHT (synonym="force") + FLY (synonym="smart") = PIGS MIGHT FLY; definition: "Never" The answer is PIGS MIGHT FLY.

Never smart, supporting police force (4,5,3)

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