What does the cryptic crossword clue "Roll touching substance that's dubious (8)" mean?

The definition is "Roll". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="touching") + GIST (synonym="substance") + ER (synonym="that’s dubious") = REGISTER; definition: "Roll" The answer is REGISTER.

Roll touching substance that's dubious (8)

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