What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quizzical look you twice aimed at a little jewel (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Quizzical look". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEAD (synonym="BEAD") + YE (synonym="YE") + YE (synonym="YE") = BEADY EYE; definition: "Quizzical look" The answer is BEADY EYE.

Quizzical look you twice aimed at a little jewel (5,3)

Times Cryptic #28529 | 25 Across | 2023-02-17 flower

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