What does the cryptic crossword clue "Police informer beginning to notice rescue vessel (4)" mean?

The definition is "Police informer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (first_letter="notice") + ARK (synonym="rescue vessel") = NARK; definition: "Police informer" The answer is NARK.

Police informer beginning to notice rescue vessel (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17333 | 20 Down | 2024-04-10 flower

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