What does the cryptic crossword clue "Commercial project with worker for military aide (8)" mean?

The definition is "military aide". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (abbreviation="Commercial") + JUT (synonym="project") + ANT (abbreviation="worker") = ADJUTANT; definition: "military aide" The answer is ADJUTANT.

Commercial project with worker for military aide (8)

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