What does the cryptic crossword clue "Well, could be one guy primarily with escort (6)" mean?

The definition is "Well, could be one". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. G (first letter of "guy") + USHER (synonym of "escort") [first letter: "primarily"]; definition: "Well, could be one" The answer is GUSHER.

Well, could be one guy primarily with escort (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29169 | 22 Across | 2023-09-07 flower

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