What does the cryptic crossword clue "Position that’ll block official aid (6)" mean?

The definition is "aid". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LIE (synonym="position, as in golf") in REF (synonym="REF") = RELIEF; definition: "aid" The answer is RELIEF.

Position that’ll block official aid (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28970 | 15 Across | 2023-01-18 flower

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