A chap also has chums (4)

I believe the answer is:

pals

'chums' is the definition.
(I know this)

'a chap also has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates a hidden word.
'PALS' is hidden within 'chap also'.

(Another definition for pals that I've seen is " Friends".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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