What does the cryptic crossword clue "Petty Officer with glare essentially is directly opposed (5)" mean?

The definition is "directly opposed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="Petty") + O (abbreviation="Officer") + LAR (deletion="glare") = POLAR; definition: "directly opposed" The answer is POLAR.

Petty Officer with glare essentially is directly opposed (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17075 | 25 Down | 2023-04-13 flower

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