What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shot down pilot (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "pilot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRY (synonym of "Shot") + OUT (synonym of "down"); definition: "pilot" The answer is TRYOUT.

Shot down pilot (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29062 | 26 Across | 2023-05-05 flower

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