What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like English author, they check for flaws in material (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym=""like"") + SAYERS (synonym=""English author", 1893-1957, creator of Lord Peter Wimsey") = ASSAYERS The answer is ASSAYERS.

Like English author, they check for flaws in material (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29627 | 25 Across | 2025-02-25 flower

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