What does the cryptic crossword clue "Decline to say why snooker player picks up cue (2,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "Decline". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="To") + TO (synonym="TO") + POT (synonym="POT") = GOTOPOT; definition: "Decline" The answer is GOTOPOT.

Decline to say why snooker player picks up cue (2,2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29552 | 4 Down | 2024-11-28 flower

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