What does the cryptic crossword clue "Check alien showing a means to gain entry (6)" mean?

The definition is "a means to gain entry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TICK (synonym=""check"") + ET (synonym="extra terrestrial, so "alien"") = TICKET; definition: "Check" The answer is TICKET.

Check alien showing a means to gain entry (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29022 | 24 Across | 2023-03-20 flower

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