What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chap given a second mission (5)" mean?

The definition is "mission". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AL (synonym="Chap") + A (abbreviation="a") + MO (abbreviation="second") = ALAMO; definition: "mission" The answer is ALAMO.

Chap given a second mission (5)

Times Cryptic #28770 | 15 Across | 2023-11-25 flower

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