What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recruit Don's neighbour to guard large amount (7)" mean?

The definition is "Recruit". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAFT (synonym="large amount") in DEE (synonym="Don’s neighbour, rivers in Aberdeen") = DRAFTEE; definition: "Recruit" The answer is DRAFTEE.

Recruit Don's neighbour to guard large amount (7)

Times Cryptic #29207 | 24 Across | 2025-04-18 flower

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