What does the cryptic crossword clue "Laureate's wiles manipulated with delicacy (5,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "Laureate". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of WILES + DELICACY = CECILDAYLEWIS; definition: "Laureate's" The answer is CECILDAYLEWIS.

Laureate's wiles manipulated with delicacy (5,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28915 | 1 Across | 2022-11-15 flower

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