What does the cryptic crossword clue "A liberal chap with a conservative handbook (7)" mean?

The definition is "handbook". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + L (abbreviation="liberal") + MAN (synonym="chap") + A (from clue) + C (abbreviation="conservative") = ALMANAC; definition: "handbook" The answer is ALMANAC.

A liberal chap with a conservative handbook (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17396 | 9 Across | 2024-07-08 flower

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