What does the cryptic crossword clue "More foamy like that, a breakwater perhaps (7)" mean?

The definition is "More foamy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym="that,") + A (abbreviation="a") + PIER (synonym="breakwater") = SOAPIER; definition: "More foamy" The answer is Soapier.

More foamy like that, a breakwater perhaps (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3042 | 10 Across | 2020-02-09 flower

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