What does the cryptic crossword clue "Setback which denied both sides trophy (6)" mean?

The definition is "Setback". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIC (synonym="HIC") + CUP (synonym="CUP") = HICCUP; definition: "Setback" The answer is HICCUP.

Setback which denied both sides trophy (6)

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