What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oz actor's prepared for punch (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "punch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAIL (synonym="NAIL") + SET (synonym="SET") = NAILSET; definition: "punch" The answer is NAILSET.

Oz actor's prepared for punch (4,3)

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