What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stretch, and man gets punishment (8)" mean?

The definition is "Stretch,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPAN (synonym="stretch") + KING (synonym="chess man") = SPANKING; definition: "Stretch," The answer is SPANKING.

Stretch, and man gets punishment (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29504 | 16 Down | 2024-10-03 flower

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