What does the cryptic crossword clue "Novel man put together for team (9,6)" mean?

The definition is "team". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEW (synonym="Novel") + CASTLE (synonym="man") + UNITED (synonym="together") = NEWCASTLE UNITED; definition: "team" The answer is Newcastle United.

What is the answer to "Novel man put together for team (9,6)"?

The answer is Newcastle United.

Novel man put together for team (9,6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3086 | 17 Across | 2020-12-13 flower

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