What does the cryptic crossword clue "Online paper shows amphibian (3)" mean?

The definition is "amphibian". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym="electronic, applied to internet usage as on-line e.g. e-mail") + FT (synonym="Financial Times newspaper") = EFT; definition: "amphibian" The answer is EFT.

Online paper shows amphibian (3)

Guardian Cryptic #25714 | 19 Across | 2012-08-14 flower

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