What does the cryptic crossword clue "Aggressor and detective court witness? (4-3)" mean?

The definition is "court witness". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAWK (synonym of "Aggressor") + EYE (synonym of "detective"); definition: "court witness?" The answer is HAWKEYE.

Aggressor and detective court witness? (4-3)

Guardian Cryptic #29026 | 18 Down | 2023-03-24 flower

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