What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sticking poster chap has torn (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sticking". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (synonym="poster") + HE (synonym="chap") + RENT (synonym="torn") = ADHERENT; definition: "Sticking" The answer is ADHERENT.

Sticking poster chap has torn (8)

Times Cryptic #28625 | 8 Down | 2023-06-09 flower

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