What does the cryptic crossword clue "Star players given gold (6)" mean?

The definition is "Star". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAST (abbreviation="players") + OR (abbreviation="gold") = CASTOR; definition: "Star" The answer is CASTOR.

Star players given gold (6)

Times Cryptic #28521 | 1 Across | 2023-02-08 flower

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