What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bear last seen by Yorkshire river (6)" mean?

The definition is "Bear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym="last") + URE (synonym="river") = ENDURE; definition: "Bear" The answer is ENDURE.

Bear last seen by Yorkshire river (6)

Guardian Cryptic #21872 | 3 Down | 2000-04-14 flower

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