What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rod, getting pale and sickly, died (4)" mean?

The definition is "Rod,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAN (synonym of "pale and sickly,") + D (synonym of "died"); definition: "Rod," The answer is WAND.

Rod, getting pale and sickly, died (4)

Guardian Cryptic #23308 | 14 Across | 2004-11-24 flower

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