What does the cryptic crossword clue "Catch a husband, a smoker (6)" mean?

The definition is "smoker". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + HOOK (synonym of "Catch") + H (synonym of "husband,") = HOOKAH; definition: "smoker" The answer is HOOKAH.

Catch a husband, a smoker (6)

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