What does the cryptic crossword clue "Friend caught in trap with crack in brash pub (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "brash pub". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GIN (synonym="trap") + PAL (synonym="friend") + ACE (synonym="crack") = GIN PALACE; definition: "brash pub" The answer is GIN PALACE.

Friend caught in trap with crack in brash pub (3,6)

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