What does the cryptic crossword clue "Daffodil advanced by actor James? (4,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LENT (synonym="advanced") + LILY (synonym="James – actor") = LENTLILY The answer is LENTLILY.

Daffodil advanced by actor James? (4,4)

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