What does the cryptic crossword clue "Persist as fierce type (6)" mean?

The definition is "fierce type". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRAG (synonym of "Persist") + ON (synonym of "as"); definition: "fierce type" The answer is DRAGON.

Persist as fierce type (6)

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