What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of issue the guard sorted (8)" mean?

The definition is "Part of issue". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THEGUARD ("the guard") [anagram: "sorted"] = DAUGHTER; definition: "Part of issue" The answer is DAUGHTER.

Part of issue the guard sorted (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28217 | 18 Down | 2020-08-20 flower

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