What does the cryptic crossword clue "A for Aristotle (5)" mean?

The definition is "for Aristotle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALPHA (synonym of "for Aristotle"); definition: "A" The answer is ALPHA.

A for Aristotle (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28882 | 20 Across | 2022-10-07 flower

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