What does the cryptic crossword clue "Split's one hole briefly seen in chair (7)" mean?

The definition is "Split’s one". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). POR (synonym="POR") in SEAT (synonym="chair") = SEAPORT; definition: "Split's one" The answer is SEAPORT.

Split's one hole briefly seen in chair (7)

Times Cryptic #28721 | 12 Across | 2023-09-29 flower

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