What does the cryptic crossword clue "No bother mostly cutting through concrete (7)" mean?

The definition is "No". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). FUS (synonym="FUS") in REAL (synonym="”concrete”") = REFUSAL; definition: "No" The answer is REFUSAL.

No bother mostly cutting through concrete (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29008 | 15 Across | 2023-03-03 flower

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