What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extended watch captures cuckoos in tree (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "tree". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ANIS (synonym="ANIS") in STARE (synonym="STARE") = STAR ANISE The answer is STAR ANISE.

Extended watch captures cuckoos in tree (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28714 | 22 Across | 2023-09-21 flower

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