What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quickly produce a smash hit (8)" mean?

The definition is "Quickly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KNOCK (synonym="KNOCK") + OUT (synonym="quickly produce") = KNOCKOUT The answer is KNOCKOUT.

Quickly produce a smash hit (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29692 | 17 Down | 2025-05-12 flower

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