What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peer that follows just after the start (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "Peer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EARL (synonym="Peer") + YON (abbreviation="that") = EARLYON; definition: "just after the start" The answer is EARLYON.

Peer that follows just after the start (5,2)

Guardian Cryptic #27674 | 20 Down | 2018-11-23 flower

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