What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tackle hard friends and acquaintances (4)" mean?

The definition is "Tackle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KIT (synonym of "Tackle") + H (synonym of "hard"); definition: "friends and acquaintances" The answer is Kith.

Tackle hard friends and acquaintances (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3057 | 24 Down | 2020-05-24 flower

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