What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go after opponents at table, then prosecute (5)" mean?

The definition is "Go after". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EN (synonym="East and North, opponents at a table when playing bridge") + SUE (synonym="”prosecute”") = ENSUE; definition: "Go after" The answer is ENSUE.

Go after opponents at table, then prosecute (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28957 | 8 Down | 2023-01-03 flower

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