What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish and tea seller in New York (9)" mean?

The definition is "Fish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHA (synonym="tea") + VENDER (synonym="new to me") = CHAVENDER; definition: "Fish" The answer is CHAVENDER.

Fish and tea seller in New York (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29120 | 16 Down | 2023-07-12 flower

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