What does the cryptic crossword clue "Raid gold in possession of fairy (5)" mean?

The definition is "Raid". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OR (synonym="gold") in FAY (synonym="fairy") = FORAY; definition: "Raid" The answer is FORAY.

Raid gold in possession of fairy (5)

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