What does the cryptic crossword clue "Good: paid attention and shone (9)" mean?

The definition is "shone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym of "Good:") + LISTENED (synonym of "paid attention"); definition: "shone" The answer is GLISTENED.

Good: paid attention and shone (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29498 | 7 Down | 2024-09-26 flower

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