What does the cryptic crossword clue "One blows whistle going down and up to the outskirts of Exeter (6)" mean?

The definition is "One blows whistle". The wordplay uses a reversal. TO (synonym="TO") + OT (synonym="in a down light, ‘going up and down TO ‘") + ER (synonym="the outskirts of E xete R ‘") = TOOTER; definition: "One blows whistle" The answer is TOOTER.

One blows whistle going down and up to the outskirts of Exeter (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29155 | 19 Down | 2023-08-22 flower

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