What does the cryptic crossword clue "Climber pocketing gold key (5)" mean?

The definition is "key". The wordplay uses charade, container. IVY (synonym of "Climber") + OR (synonym of "gold") [container: "pocketing"]; definition: "key" The answer is Ivory.

Climber pocketing gold key (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3052 | 10 Across | 2020-04-19 flower

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