What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sponsor and brief come together (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sponsor". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. AN (part of "and") + GEL (synonym of "come together") [curtailing: "brief"]; definition: "Sponsor" The answer is ANGEL.

Sponsor and brief come together (5)

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