What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opposed to a profit by leaders of suspect trade (7)" mean?

The definition is "Opposed to". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + GAIN (synonym="profit") + S (first_letter="suspect") + T (abbreviation="trade") = AGAINST; definition: "Opposed to" The answer is AGAINST.

Opposed to a profit by leaders of suspect trade (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17369 | 13 Across | 2024-05-30 flower

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