What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supports suggestion not to finish bottom (8)" mean?

The definition is "bottom". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACKS (synonym="”Supports”") + IDE (synonym="IDE") = BACKSIDE; definition: "bottom" The answer is BACKSIDE.

Supports suggestion not to finish bottom (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28824 | 15 Down | 2022-08-01 flower

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