What does the cryptic crossword clue "Phoney subscription raised under pressure (5)" mean?

The definition is "Phoney". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. DUES (synonym of "subscription") + P (synonym of "pressure") [reversal: "raised"]; definition: "Phoney" The answer is PSEUD.

Phoney subscription raised under pressure (5)

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