What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl in charge of gripping performance of many stars (8)" mean?

The definition is "of many stars". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAL (synonym="girl") + ACT (synonym="performance") + IC (synonym="in charge") = GALACTIC; definition: "of many stars" The answer is GALACTIC.

Girl in charge of gripping performance of many stars (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29078 | 17 Down | 2023-05-24 flower

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