What does the cryptic crossword clue "Possible result of punch striking secretly helpful creature? (6)" mean?

The definition is "secretly helpful creature?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KO (synonym="knockout") + BOLD (synonym="striking") = KOBOLD; definition: "secretly helpful creature?" The answer is KOBOLD.

Possible result of punch striking secretly helpful creature? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28970 | 17 Across | 2023-01-18 flower

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