What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pub 'Half of 21' for fictional purposes (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "for fictional purposes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INN (synonym="”Pub”") + AME (synonym="AME") = INNAME; definition: "for fictional purposes" The answer is INNAME.

Pub 'Half of 21' for fictional purposes (2,4)

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