What does the cryptic crossword clue "Worry over monarch's progress (6)" mean?

The definition is "Worry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARE (synonym="Worry") + ER (abbreviation="monarch's") = CAREER; definition: "progress" The answer is CAREER.

Worry over monarch's progress (6)

Times Cryptic #27078 | 19 Down | 2018-06-30 flower

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