Shop early for capers (9)
I believe the answer is:
horseplay
'shop early for capers' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'shop early for capers' is the wordplay.
'shop early' can be anagrammed to 'HORSEPLAY'.
Though, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for horseplay that I've seen before include "Rough or boisterous activity" , "rough and tumble" , "Buffoonery" , "clowning around" , "Boisterous rowdy recreation" .)