What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pin hoax on model-type and the French (7)" mean?

The definition is "Pin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SKIT (synonym="hoax") + T (abbreviation="the") + LE (abbreviation="French") = SKITTLE; definition: "Pin" The answer is SKITTLE.

Pin hoax on model-type and the French (7)

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