What does the cryptic crossword clue "British secret agent working on wiretaps to ensnare the Guardian (6,6)" mean?

The definition is "British secret agent". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of US (synonym="The Guardian") + ON (synonym="ON") + WIRETAPS (synonym="WIRETAPS") = AUSTINPOWERS; definition: "British secret agent" The answer is AUSTINPOWERS.

British secret agent working on wiretaps to ensnare the Guardian (6,6)

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