What does the cryptic crossword clue "One clearing up mess decks with basket (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "One clearing up mess". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). POOP (synonym of "decks") + SCOOP (synonym of "basket"); definition: "One clearing up mess" The answer is POOP SCOOP.

One clearing up mess decks with basket (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28711 | 1 Across | 2023-09-18 flower

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