What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spot E. Morse (in first of detective books) (3)" mean?

The definition is "Spot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (abbreviation="detective") + OT (abbreviation="books)") = DOT; definition: "Spot" The answer is DOT.

Spot E. Morse (in first of detective books) (3)

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