What does the cryptic crossword clue "Raise castle's running costs (6)" mean?

The definition is "running costs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym of "Raise") + KEEP (synonym of "castle's"); definition: "running costs" The answer is UPKEEP.

Raise castle's running costs (6)

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