What does the cryptic crossword clue "US docker is eager to meet rider leaving sierra (12)" mean?

The definition is "US docker". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LONGS (synonym="is eager") + HOR (synonym="HOR") + EMAN (synonym="rider") = LONGSHOREMAN; definition: "US docker" The answer is LONGSHOREMAN.

US docker is eager to meet rider leaving sierra (12)

Times Cryptic #28892 | 20 Across | 2024-04-16 flower

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