What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strange fiction in article (5)" mean?

The definition is "Strange". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIE (synonym of "fiction") + AN (synonym of "article"); definition: "Strange" The answer is ALIEN.

Strange fiction in article (5)

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