What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man that’s simple and safe as a disciple (5,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIMON (synonym="simple, in the nursery rhyme") + PETER (synonym="slang for safe") = SIMONPETER The answer is SIMONPETER.

Man that’s simple and safe as a disciple (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29423 | 26 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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