What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reserve team in decline (7)" mean?

The definition is "decline". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUB (synonym="Reserve") + SIDE (abbreviation="team") = SUBSIDE; definition: "decline" The answer is SUBSIDE.

Reserve team in decline (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17060 | 10 Across | 2023-03-23 flower

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