What does the cryptic crossword clue "Need nurse back (6)" mean?

The definition is "Need". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EN (synonym of "nurse") + TAIL (synonym of "back"); definition: "Need" The answer is ENTAIL.

Need nurse back (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29486 | 26 Across | 2024-09-12 flower

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