What does the cryptic crossword clue "A girl they fancy, a long way away (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "a long way away". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AGIRLTHEY ("A girl they") [anagram: "fancy,"] = LIGHTYEAR; definition: "a long way away" The answer is LIGHT YEAR.

A girl they fancy, a long way away (5,4)

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