What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bit of fun with popular poet (6)" mean?

The definition is "poet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LARK (synonym of "Bit of fun") + IN (synonym of "popular"); definition: "poet" The answer is Larkin.

Bit of fun with popular poet (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3063 | 25 Across | 2020-07-05 flower

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