What does the cryptic crossword clue "Officer giving suggestion to senior officer’s group (8)" mean?

The definition is "Officer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIP (synonym="suggestion") + STAFF (synonym="officers appointed to assist a senior military officer") = TIPSTAFF; definition: "Officer" The answer is TIPSTAFF.

Officer giving suggestion to senior officer’s group (8)

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