What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put wrath in provocative writing (6)" mean?

The definition is "provocative writing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SAT (synonym="SAT") + IRE (synonym="IRE") = SATIRE; definition: "provocative writing" The answer is SATIRE.

Put wrath in provocative writing (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28134 | 20 Down | 2020-05-15 flower

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