What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark and the others lead? (5)" mean?

The definition is "lead?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (abbreviation of "Mark") + ETAL (synonym of "others"); definition: "lead?" The answer is METAL.

Mark and the others lead? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28982 | 23 Down | 2023-02-01 flower

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