What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revolutionary vehicle cherished for bearing stars (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "stars". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym="revolutionary") + CAR (synonym="vehicle") + PET (synonym="cherished") = REDCARPET The answer is REDCARPET.

Revolutionary vehicle cherished for bearing stars (3,6)

Guardian Cryptic #25278 | 4 Down | 2011-03-24 flower

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