What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cool chaps could be killers in Brooklyn (6)" mean?

The definition is "killers in Brooklyn". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ICE (synonym="as a verb = cool = make something cooler by adding ice") + MEN (synonym="chaps") = ICEMEN; definition: "killers in Brooklyn" The answer is ICEMEN.

Cool chaps could be killers in Brooklyn (6)

Independent Cryptic #11627 | 27 Across | 2024-01-16 flower

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