What does the cryptic crossword clue "Familiar chap denounced arrests (10)" mean?

The definition is "Familiar". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACCUS (synonym="TOM") + TOM (synonym="TOM") + ED (synonym="TOM") = ACCUSTOMED; definition: "Familiar" The answer is ACCUSTOMED.

Familiar chap denounced arrests (10)

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