What does the cryptic crossword clue "Penny takes craftsman underground (8)" mean?

The definition is "underground". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="Penny") + ARTISAN (synonym="craftsman") = PARTISAN; definition: "underground" The answer is PARTISAN.

Penny takes craftsman underground (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25225 | 17 Down | 2011-01-21 flower

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