What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poor player addicted to whiskey in Sandwich? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sandwich?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAM (synonym="a not-very-good amateur actor = poor player") + ON (synonym="slang for addicted to") + RYE (synonym="American rye-based whiskey") = HAMONRYE; definition: "Sandwich?" The answer is HAMONRYE.

Poor player addicted to whiskey in Sandwich? (8)

Independent Cryptic #12083 | 25 Across | 2025-07-01 flower

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