What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steering apparatus in hard wood (4)" mean?

The definition is "wood". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="hard") + ELM (synonym="wood") = HELM; definition: "Steering apparatus" The answer is Helm.

Steering apparatus in hard wood (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3039 | 5 Down | 2020-01-19 flower

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