What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rifle fire has spread to the front (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rifle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAN (synonym="has spread") + SACK (synonym="fire") = RANSACK; definition: "Rifle" The answer is RANSACK.

Rifle fire has spread to the front (7)

Times Cryptic #29327 | 5 Across | 2025-09-05 flower

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