What does the cryptic crossword clue "Was bad or excellent, given guidance? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Was bad". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AI (synonym="AI") + LED (synonym="LED") = AILED; definition: "Was bad" The answer is AILED.

Was bad or excellent, given guidance? (5)

Times Cryptic #28687 | 14 Across | 2023-08-21 flower

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