What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guard in London not following bird (8)" mean?

The definition is "bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEE (synonym="BEE") + EATER (synonym="guard in London") = BEEEATER; definition: "bird" The answer is BEEEATER.

Guard in London not following bird (8)

Independent Cryptic #11784 | 8 Down | 2024-07-17 flower

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