What does the cryptic crossword clue "County nuts get near senior NCO (5,8)" mean?

The definition is "senior NCO". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STAFFS (synonym="county – Staffordshire") + GET (synonym="GET") + NEAR (synonym="NEAR") = STAFF SERGEANT; definition: "senior NCO" The answer is STAFF SERGEANT.

County nuts get near senior NCO (5,8)

Times Cryptic #29138 | 23 Across | 2025-01-28 flower

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