What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark on back of James Bond (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bond". The wordplay uses charade, parts. S (last letter of "James") [last letter: "back"] + TICK (synonym of "Mark"); definition: "Bond" The answer is STICK.

Mark on back of James Bond (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29373 | 17 Across | 2024-05-03 flower

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