What does the cryptic crossword clue "Composer, German, with quiet success (8)" mean?

The definition is "Composer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GER (synonym of "German,") + SH (synonym of "quiet") + WIN (synonym of "success"); definition: "Composer," The answer is GERSHWIN.

Composer, German, with quiet success (8)

Times Cryptic #29252 | 21 Across | 2025-06-10 flower

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