What does the cryptic crossword clue "Explorer books taxi to the west (5)" mean?

The definition is "Explorer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAB (synonym="taxi") + OT (abbreviation="books") = CABOT; definition: "Explorer" The answer is CABOT.

Explorer books taxi to the west (5)

Times Cryptic #29208 | 1 Across | 2025-04-19 flower

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