What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drew near Oscar for small role (5)" mean?

The definition is "role". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAME (synonym of "Drew near") + O (synonym of "Oscar"); definition: "small role" The answer is CAMEO.

Drew near Oscar for small role (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29377 | 12 Across | 2024-05-08 flower

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