What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chemist having gin, and to get going a tablet? (9)" mean?

The definition is "get going a tablet?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOOTS (synonym="Chemist") + TRAP (synonym="gin,") = BOOTSTRAP; definition: "get going a tablet?" The answer is BOOTSTRAP.

Chemist having gin, and to get going a tablet? (9)

Times Cryptic #28697 | 25 Across | 2023-09-01 flower

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