What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal transport tethered if shops around (4,2,3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Animal transport". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TETHERED + IF + SHOPS = SHIPOFTHEDESERT; definition: "Animal transport" The answer is SHIPOFTHEDESERT.

Animal transport tethered if shops around (4,2,3,6)

Independent Cryptic #12020 | 4 Down | 2025-04-18 flower

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