What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tramp virtually guaranteed prize (8)" mean?

The definition is "prize". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TREA (synonym="TREA") + SURE (synonym="‘guaranteed’") = TREASURE; definition: "prize" The answer is TREASURE.

Tramp virtually guaranteed prize (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29169 | 18 Down | 2023-09-07 flower

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