What does the cryptic crossword clue "Merchant to sell out, with someone saving lots (10)" mean?

The definition is "Merchant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHOP (synonym="to sell out") + KEEPER (synonym="someone saving lots [of stuff]") = SHOPKEEPER; definition: "Merchant" The answer is SHOPKEEPER.

Merchant to sell out, with someone saving lots (10)

Times Cryptic #28729 | 15 Across | 2023-10-09 flower

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