What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suppose Muppet raised aggressive puppet (6)" mean?

The definition is "Suppose". The wordplay uses a reversal. ASS (synonym="=muppet, dolt") + UME (synonym="EMU=aggressive puppet, i.e. Rod Hull and Emu; “raised” indicates vertical reversal") = ASSUME; definition: "Suppose" The answer is ASSUME.

Suppose Muppet raised aggressive puppet (6)

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