What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support each other to win hearts, blocking pig killer (5,8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STICK (synonym="STICK") + TOGETHER (synonym="support each other") = STICKTOGETHER The answer is STICKTOGETHER.

Support each other to win hearts, blocking pig killer (5,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29073 | 8 Down | 2023-05-18 flower

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