What does the cryptic crossword clue "One guiding Southern sailor (4)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Southern") + TAR (synonym of "sailor"); definition: "One guiding" The answer is STAR.

One guiding Southern sailor (4)

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