What does the cryptic crossword clue "Butchers giggling in sports clothing (10)" mean?

The definition is "Butchers". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAUGHTER (synonym="‘giggling’") in SS (synonym="‘ S port S clothing’") = SLAUGHTERS; definition: "Butchers" The answer is SLAUGHTERS.

Butchers giggling in sports clothing (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29049 | 12 Down | 2023-04-20 flower

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