This could make pal embrace (3,2)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31261, 23D

23D — This could make pal embrace (3,2)LAP UP

  • Definition
    The whole clue is one cryptic definition — read it laterally.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: ''
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Cryptic definition
  • Assembly
    LAPUP = LAP UP

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