What does the cryptic crossword clue "Issue securing pile, able to click into place (4-2)" mean?

The definition is "able to click into place". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NAP (synonym="pile/the raised hairs on the surface of a fabric") in SON (synonym="issue/male offspring") = SNAPON The answer is SNAPON.

Issue securing pile, able to click into place (4-2)

Guardian Cryptic #29282 | 28 Across | 2024-01-18 flower

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