What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pop singer's after whip for a player (7)" mean?

The definition is "player". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAT (synonym="whip") + CHER (synonym="Crosswordland’s favourite singer") = CATCHER; definition: "player" The answer is CATCHER.

Pop singer's after whip for a player (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28988 | 25 Across | 2023-02-08 flower

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