What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fulfil desire to be master (5)" mean?

The definition is "master". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="DO") + YEN (synonym="YEN") = DOYEN; definition: "master" The answer is DOYEN.

Fulfil desire to be master (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29575 | 27 Across | 2024-12-26 flower

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