What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very hard skill in bridge (7)" mean?

The definition is "Very hard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ART (synonym of "skill") + SPAN (synonym of "bridge"); definition: "Very hard" The answer is SPARTAN.

Very hard skill in bridge (7)

Times Cryptic #28948 | 5 Across | 2024-06-20 flower

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