What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lodger is very boring chap (5)" mean?

The definition is "Lodger". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SO (synonym="very") in MAN (synonym="chap") = MASON; definition: "Lodger" The answer is MASON.

Lodger is very boring chap (5)

Independent Cryptic #12036 | 15 Across | 2025-05-07 flower

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