What does the cryptic crossword clue "Puritan press team (8)" mean?

The definition is "Puritan". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IRON (synonym of "press") + SIDE (synonym of "team"); definition: "Puritan" The answer is IRONSIDE.

Puritan press team (8)

Times Cryptic #28731 | 13 Across | 2023-10-11 flower

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