What does the cryptic crossword clue "Somewhat like Judo master's pastry? (6)" mean?

The definition is "pastry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DAN (synonym="‘Judo master’") + ISH (synonym="‘somewhat like’") = DANISH; definition: "pastry?" The answer is DANISH.

Somewhat like Judo master's pastry? (6)

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