What does the cryptic crossword clue "Aristocrats gathered up by damsel, bonded (6)" mean?

The definition is "Aristocrats". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "aristocrats gathered up by damSEL, BONded" The answer is Nobles.

Aristocrats gathered up by damsel, bonded (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3007 | 4 Down | 2019-06-09 flower

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