What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bonkers seen with a male brothel-keeper (5)" mean?

The definition is "brothel-keeper". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAD (synonym="Bonkers") + A (abbreviation="a") + M (abbreviation="male") = MADAM; definition: "brothel-keeper" The answer is MADAM.

Bonkers seen with a male brothel-keeper (5)

Independent Cryptic #11675 | 27 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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