What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plum to throw at the bottom of copper (5)" mean?

The definition is "Plum". The wordplay uses charade, parts. CU (synonym of "copper") [last letter: "at"] + SHY (synonym of "throw"); definition: "Plum" The answer is CUSHY.

Plum to throw at the bottom of copper (5)

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