What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suitable for the occasion, having a pint (3)" mean?

The definition is "pint". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="a") + PT (abbreviation="pint") = APT; definition: "Suitable for the occasion," The answer is APT.

Suitable for the occasion, having a pint (3)

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