What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cobblers lacking companions to stop by (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cobblers". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ALONE (synonym="lacking companions") in BY (synonym="stopping") = BALONEY; definition: "Cobblers" The answer is BALONEY.

Cobblers lacking companions to stop by (7)

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