What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular worker being dealt with (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Popular". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (abbreviation="Popular") + HAND (abbreviation="worker") = IN HAND; definition: "being dealt with" The answer is In hand.

Popular worker being dealt with (2,4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3016 | 5 Down | 2019-08-11 flower

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