What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go nowhere with space visitor on round object (4,2,7)" mean?

The definition is "Go nowhere". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COMET (synonym of "space visitor") + ON (synonym of "with") + O (synonym of "round") + THING (synonym of "object"); definition: "Go nowhere" The answer is COME TO NOTHING.

Go nowhere with space visitor on round object (4,2,7)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 5 Down | 2023-05-11 flower

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