What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scoundrels perform leads in Gilbert and Sullivan (4)" mean?

The definition is "Scoundrels". The wordplay uses acrostic. DO (abbreviation="perform") + G (first_letter="Gilbert") + S (first_letter="Sullivan") = DOGS; definition: "Scoundrels" The answer is DOGS.

Scoundrels perform leads in Gilbert and Sullivan (4)

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