What does the cryptic crossword clue "Henry to appear with holdall — one to fix locks needed (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym="Henry, the unit") + AIR (synonym="appear") + GRIP (synonym="holdall") = HAIRGRIP The answer is HAIRGRIP.

Henry to appear with holdall — one to fix locks needed (8)

Times Cryptic #28660 | 1 Across | 2023-07-20 flower

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