What does the cryptic crossword clue "Polish detective in film (4)" mean?

The definition is "Polish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (synonym of "detective") + ET (synonym of "film"); definition: "Polish" The answer is EDIT.

Polish detective in film (4)

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