What does the cryptic crossword clue "Henry, shoe repairer not opening for one with a limp (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym="Henry – the SI unit of inductance") + OBBLER (synonym="OBBLER") = HOBBLER The answer is HOBBLER.

Henry, shoe repairer not opening for one with a limp (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29375 | 17 Down | 2024-05-06 flower

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