What does the cryptic crossword clue "Competitor in camp combining with three (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIVAL (synonym=""competitor"") in TENT (synonym=""camp"") = TRIVALENT The answer is TRIVALENT.

Competitor in camp combining with three (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29411 | 16 Down | 2024-06-17 flower

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