What does the cryptic crossword clue "Letter on top of desk is prominent (5)" mean?

The definition is "prominent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOTE (synonym="Letter") + D (first_letter="desk") = NOTED; definition: "prominent" The answer is NOTED.

Letter on top of desk is prominent (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27795 | 23 Down | 2019-04-15 flower

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