What does the cryptic crossword clue "Follows sailor as guiding light (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "guiding light". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DOGS (synonym of "Follows") + TAR (synonym of "sailor"); definition: "guiding light" The answer is DOGSTAR.

Follows sailor as guiding light (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29680 | 27 Across | 2025-04-28 flower

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