What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shortly wake occasional visitor (5)" mean?

The definition is "occasional visitor". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. COME TO (synonym of "wake") [curtailing: "Shortly"]; definition: "occasional visitor" The answer is COMET.

Shortly wake occasional visitor (5)

Times Cryptic #29140 | 1 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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