What does the cryptic crossword clue "Giving away tips, these dons sign book (9)" mean?

The definition is "book". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HES (synonym="HES") in TAURUS (synonym="TAURUS") = THESAURUS; definition: "book" The answer is THESAURUS.

Giving away tips, these dons sign book (9)

Times Cryptic #28846 | 27 Across | 2024-02-22 flower

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