What does the cryptic crossword clue "Placing financial restriction on ordinary folk is old hat (6)" mean?

The definition is "old hat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MOB (synonym="ordinary folk") + CAP (synonym="financial restriction") = MOBCAP; definition: "old hat" The answer is MOBCAP.

Placing financial restriction on ordinary folk is old hat (6)

Times Cryptic #28310 | 17 Across | 2022-06-07 flower

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