What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tradesman female singer permitted inside (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tradesman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym="female") + LET (synonym="permitted") + CHER (synonym="singer") = FLETCHER The answer is FLETCHER.

Tradesman female singer permitted inside (8)

Independent Cryptic #11837 | 22 Across | 2024-09-17 flower

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