What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps fighter needs to display cunning (8)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps fighter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AIR (synonym="display") + CRAFT (synonym="cunning") = AIRCRAFT; definition: "Perhaps fighter" The answer is AIRCRAFT.

Perhaps fighter needs to display cunning (8)

Times Cryptic #29020 | 5 Across | 2024-09-12 flower

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