What does the cryptic crossword clue "Policeman, one with crowd, giving help to direct (7)" mean?

The definition is "giving help to direct". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COP (synonym of "Policeman,") + I (synonym of "one") + LOT (synonym of "crowd,"); definition: "giving help to direct" The answer is COPILOT.

Policeman, one with crowd, giving help to direct (7)

Times Cryptic #28625 | 17 Across | 2023-06-09 flower

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