What does the cryptic crossword clue "People over there start to tamp pipe (5)" mean?

The definition is "People over there". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. T (first letter of "tamp") + HOSE (synonym of "pipe") [first letter: "start"]; definition: "People over there" The answer is THOSE.

People over there start to tamp pipe (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29112 | 26 Across | 2023-07-03 flower

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