What does the cryptic crossword clue "Puritan clubs fish (8)" mean?

The definition is "Puritan". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IRONS (synonym of "clubs") + IDE (synonym of "fish"); definition: "Puritan" The answer is IRONSIDE.

Puritan clubs fish (8)

Times Cryptic #29151 | 12 Across | 2025-02-12 flower

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