What does the cryptic crossword clue "Starry team? One that is (8)" mean?

The definition is "Starry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIDE (synonym="SIDE") + REAL (synonym="REAL") = SIDEREAL; definition: "Starry" The answer is SIDEREAL.

Starry team? One that is (8)

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