What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bond star turns up, engaging lover once (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bond". The wordplay uses a reversal. EX (synonym="‘lover once’") in NUS (synonym="NUS") = NEXUS; definition: "Bond" The answer is NEXUS.

Bond star turns up, engaging lover once (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29259 | 2 Down | 2023-12-21 flower

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