What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manager gets trophy after a season using this (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "season using this". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEPPER (synonym="gets") + POT (synonym="trophy") = PEPPERPOT; definition: "season using this" The answer is PEPPERPOT.

Manager gets trophy after a season using this (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29298 | 14 Down | 2024-02-06 flower

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