What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sentimental slush — see right through the German beauty queen? (4-6)" mean?

The definition is "beauty queen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOO (synonym="‘sentimental slush’") + DLOOKER (synonym="DLOOKER") = GOODLOOKER; definition: "beauty queen?" The answer is GOODLOOKER.

Sentimental slush — see right through the German beauty queen? (4-6)

Guardian Cryptic #28945 | 8 Down | 2022-12-20 flower

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