What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second kind of soldier, good and smart (5)" mean?

The definition is "smart". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Second") + TIN (synonym="soldier,") + G (abbreviation="good") = STING; definition: "smart" The answer is STING.

Second kind of soldier, good and smart (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29012 | 14 Across | 2023-03-08 flower

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