What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shopkeeper, say, and master criminal (9)" mean?

The definition is "Shopkeeper,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANDMASTER ("and master") [anagram: "criminal"] = TRADESMAN; definition: "Shopkeeper," The answer is TRADESMAN.

Shopkeeper, say, and master criminal (9)

Times Cryptic #28623 | 26 Across | 2023-06-07 flower

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