What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don't go near ox, plainly (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Don’t go near". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STEER (synonym="STEER") + CLEAR (synonym="CLEAR") = STEER CLEAR The answer is STEER CLEAR.

Don't go near ox, plainly (5,5)

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