What does the cryptic crossword clue "A desire to join team next door (9)" mean?

The definition is "next door". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + LONG (abbreviation="desire") + SIDE (abbreviation="team") = ALONGSIDE; definition: "next door" The answer is Alongside.

A desire to join team next door (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3003 | 9 Across | 2019-05-12 flower

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