What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large star in danger, it exploding (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "Large star". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DANGERIT ("danger, it") [anagram: "exploding"] = REDGIANT; definition: "Large star" The answer is Red giant.

Large star in danger, it exploding (3,5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3119 | 18 Down | 2021-08-01 flower

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