What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opening that is never for supplementary player (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIP (synonym="opening") + IE (synonym="that is") + NO (synonym="never") = RIPIENO The answer is RIPIENO.

Opening that is never for supplementary player (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29623 | 11 Across | 2025-02-20 flower

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