What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guard deployed to trouble spot, perhaps, felt exposed (8)" mean?

The definition is "Guard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SENT (synonym="SENT") + IN (synonym="deployed to trouble spot, perhaps") + EL (synonym="EL") = SENTINEL; definition: "Guard" The answer is SENTINEL.

Guard deployed to trouble spot, perhaps, felt exposed (8)

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