What does the cryptic crossword clue "Involve troublemaker and Queen perhaps in story (9)" mean?

The definition is "Involve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMP (synonym of "troublemaker") + CAT (synonym of "Queen perhaps") + LIE (synonym of "story"); definition: "Involve" The answer is IMPLICATE.

Involve troublemaker and Queen perhaps in story (9)

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