What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former officer commanding alien missile (6)" mean?

The definition is "missile". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="Former") + O (abbreviation="officer") + C (first_letter="commanding") + ET (abbreviation="alien") = EXOCET; definition: "missile" The answer is EXOCET.

Former officer commanding alien missile (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16554 | 28 Across | 2021-04-14 flower

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