What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unknown quantity, some clown (4)" mean?

The definition is "clown". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). Z (synonym="unknown quantity") + ANY (synonym="some") = ZANY; definition: "clown" The answer is ZANY.

Unknown quantity, some clown (4)

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