What does the cryptic crossword clue "Neptune's promise to keep left? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Neptune". The wordplay uses charade, container. WORD (synonym of "promise") + L (synonym of "left?") [container: "to keep"]; definition: "Neptune's" The answer is WORLD.

Neptune's promise to keep left? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29036 | 22 Down | 2023-04-05 flower

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