What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old-fashioned heir dies (8)" mean?

The definition is "dies". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PASSE (synonym of "Old-fashioned") + SON (synonym of "heir"); definition: "dies" The answer is PASSESON.

Old-fashioned heir dies (8)

Independent Cryptic #11718 | 15 Across | 2024-05-01 flower

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