What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old shipbuilder's failure to respond to doctor? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Old shipbuilder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (synonym="NO") + AH (synonym="AH") = NOAH; definition: "Old shipbuilder's" The answer is NOAH.

Old shipbuilder's failure to respond to doctor? (4)

Times Cryptic #28803 | 15 Across | 2024-01-03 flower

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