What does the cryptic crossword clue "No.7 in club team (8)" mean?

The definition is "team". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IRON (synonym="golf club") + SIDE (synonym="SIDE") = IRONSIDE; definition: "was going to mean “No puritan”" The answer is IRONSIDE.

No.7 in club team (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29412 | 13 Across | 2024-06-18 flower

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