What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soldier cage fighting punches American flat (8)" mean?

The definition is "Soldier". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MMA (synonym="=cage fighting, i.e. Mixed Martial Arts") + CONDO (synonym="=American flat, i.e. condominium") = COMMANDO; definition: "Soldier" The answer is COMMANDO.

Soldier cage fighting punches American flat (8)

Independent Cryptic #11730 | 9 Across | 2024-05-15 flower

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