What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shoot gangster? Weapon that might be raised with smoke (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "that might be raised with smoke". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIRE (synonym=""shoot"") + AL (synonym="Capone") + ARM (synonym=""weapon"") = FIREALARM The answer is FIREALARM.

Shoot gangster? Weapon that might be raised with smoke (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29080 | 27 Across | 2023-05-26 flower

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