What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go in after fish in chippy? (9)" mean?

The definition is "chippy?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARP (synonym="fish") + ENTER (synonym="Go in") = CARPENTER; definition: "chippy?" The answer is CARPENTER.

Go in after fish in chippy? (9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17110 | 16 Down | 2023-06-01 flower

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