What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop a party I backed (6)" mean?

The definition is "Stop". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="‘a’ – two a penny") + IOD (synonym="IOD") = PERIOD; definition: "Stop" The answer is PERIOD.

Stop a party I backed (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29095 | 27 Across | 2023-06-13 flower

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