What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor has a single shell (7)" mean?

The definition is "shell". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AB (abbreviation="Sailor") + A (from clue) + LONE (abbreviation="single") = ABALONE; definition: "shell" The answer is ABALONE.

Sailor has a single shell (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17396 | 28 Across | 2024-07-08 flower

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