What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wow: the famous Sir Walter (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Wow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GREAT (synonym="famous") + SCOTT (synonym="SCOTT") = GREATSCOTT; definition: "Wow:" The answer is GREATSCOTT.

Wow: the famous Sir Walter (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29279 | 13 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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