What does the cryptic crossword clue "Police team check sample (6)" mean?

The definition is "sample". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SWAT (synonym="police team, special weapons assault team") + CH (synonym="check") = SWATCH; definition: "sample" The answer is SWATCH.

Police team check sample (6)

Times Cryptic #28647 | 20 Down | 2023-07-05 flower

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