What does the cryptic crossword clue "Showman to call Mark over bloomer (10)" mean?

The definition is "Showman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RING (abbreviation="call") + M (abbreviation="Mark") + ASTER (synonym="bloomer") = RINGMASTER; definition: "Showman" The answer is RINGMASTER.

Showman to call Mark over bloomer (10)

Guardian Cryptic #24485 | 13 Down | 2008-09-04 flower

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