What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cuts of meat? Approve of what's put in chow mein, maybe (9)" mean?

The definition is "what’s put in chow mein, maybe". The wordplay uses a deletion. CHOPS (synonym="cuts of meat") + TICK (synonym="approve of") = CHOPSTICK The answer is CHOPSTICK.

Cuts of meat? Approve of what's put in chow mein, maybe (9)

Times Cryptic #28816 | 15 Down | 2024-01-18 flower

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