What does the cryptic crossword clue "Used to be stood up after dance? It's a puzzle (6)" mean?

The definition is "a puzzle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JIG (synonym="dance?") + SAW (synonym="stood") = JIGSAW; definition: "a puzzle" The answer is JIGSAW.

Used to be stood up after dance? It's a puzzle (6)

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