What does the cryptic crossword clue "See VIP opt to play high hat (9)" mean?

The definition is "high hat". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SEEVIPOPT ("See VIP opt") [anagram: "play"] = STOVEPIPE; definition: "hat" The answer is STOVEPIPE.

See VIP opt to play high hat (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29186 | 11 Across | 2023-09-27 flower

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