What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shine as one wanting desperately to be heard (6)" mean?

The definition is "Shine". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (‘to be heard’) LUSTER (someone who lusts, ‘one wanting desperately’). The answer is LUSTRE.

Shine as one wanting desperately to be heard (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29334 | 9 Across | 2024-03-19 flower

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