What does the cryptic crossword clue "Victory immediately required for fan (6)" mean?

The definition is "fan". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WIN (synonym="Victory") + NOW (synonym="immediately") = WINNOW; definition: "fan" The answer is WINNOW.

Victory immediately required for fan (6)

Times Cryptic #28385 | 20 Across | 2022-09-02 flower

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