What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small part arrived, leading to Oscar (5)" mean?

The definition is "Small part". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. CAME (synonym of "arrived,") + O (first letter of "Oscar") [first letter: "leading"]; definition: "Small part" The answer is CAMEO.

Small part arrived, leading to Oscar (5)

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