What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Ray thanks Ray? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Ray?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="=perhaps Ray, i.e. US visual artist") + TA (synonym="=thanks") = MANTA; definition: "Ray?" The answer is MANTA.

Perhaps Ray thanks Ray? (5)

Independent Cryptic #11850 | 26 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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