What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smaller proportion of soccer team backing union (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. OF (synonym="OF") + FC (synonym="football club, soccer team") + TU (reversal="Trade Union") = OFFCUT The answer is OFFCUT.

Smaller proportion of soccer team backing union (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29449 | 5 Across | 2024-07-31 flower

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