What does the cryptic crossword clue "Guided a jerk round fortress (7)" mean?

The definition is "Guided". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. LED (synonym of "Guided") + A (abbreviation of "a") + TIC (synonym of "jerk") [reversal: "round"]; definition: "fortress" The answer is Citadel.

Guided a jerk round fortress (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3076 | 25 Across | 2020-10-04 flower

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