What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guardian of the workers? (9)" mean?

The definition is "workers?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEE (synonym of "workers?") + KEEPER (synonym of "Guardian") The answer is Beekeeper.

Guardian of the workers? (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3093 | 13 Across | 2021-01-31 flower

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