What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dear person who encourages Swiss composer (8)" mean?

The definition is "Swiss composer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HON (synonym of "Dear") + EGGER (synonym of "person who encourages"); definition: "Swiss composer" The answer is HONEGGER.

Dear person who encourages Swiss composer (8)

Times Cryptic #28804 | 27 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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