What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retired petty officer guaranteed appearance in public (8)" mean?

The definition is "appearance in public". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="Retired") + P (abbreviation="petty") + O (abbreviation="officer") + SURE (synonym="guaranteed") = EXPOSURE; definition: "appearance in public" The answer is EXPOSURE.

Retired petty officer guaranteed appearance in public (8)

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