What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bet success will be welcomed by a theatre fan (8)" mean?

The definition is "theatre fan". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="LAY,GO") + LAY (synonym="LAY") + GO (synonym="GO") + ER (synonym="LAY,GO") = PLAYGOER; definition: "theatre fan" The answer is PLAYGOER.

Bet success will be welcomed by a theatre fan (8)

Times Cryptic #28831 | 18 Across | 2024-02-05 flower

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