What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fix up mother with part that's rather complicated (9)" mean?

The definition is "rather complicated". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIG (abbreviation="Fix") + MA (abbreviation="mother") + ROLE (abbreviation="part") = RIGMAROLE; definition: "rather complicated" The answer is RIGMAROLE.

Fix up mother with part that's rather complicated (9)

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