What does the cryptic crossword clue "On top of silicon, metal conducts (5)" mean?

The definition is "conducts". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. LEAD (synonym of "metal") [first letter: "top"] + S (first letter of "silicon,"); definition: "conducts" The answer is LEADS.

On top of silicon, metal conducts (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29060 | 13 Down | 2023-05-03 flower

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