What does the cryptic crossword clue "Happen to keep it in private closet (2,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IT (synonym="from surface") in ENSUE (synonym="”Happen” around IT (from surface") = ENSUITE The answer is ENSUITE.

Happen to keep it in private closet (2,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29457 | 8 Down | 2024-08-09 flower

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