What does the cryptic crossword clue "Student shrewd, when missing English (5)" mean?

The definition is "Student". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TUTE (synonym="shrewd, minus as – when") + E (synonym="shrewd, minus as – when") = TUTEE; definition: "Student" The answer is TUTEE.

Student shrewd, when missing English (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29453 | 13 Across | 2024-08-05 flower

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