What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second fashionable square, say, in good order (9)" mean?

The definition is "in good order". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Second") + HIP (synonym="fashionable") + SHAPE (synonym="square,") = SHIPSHAPE; definition: "in good order" The answer is SHIPSHAPE.

Second fashionable square, say, in good order (9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17251 | 14 Across | 2023-12-15 flower

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