Critic on set helping to make stars (5)
I believe the answer is:
icons
'make stars' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
'critic on set helping' is the wordplay.
'helping' says the answer is hidden in the clue (a helping or portion of the letters).
'ICONS' can be found hidden inside 'critic on set'.
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for icons that I've seen before include "Images or statues, or computer screen symbols" , "Religious or computer images" , "Sacred paintings or computer screen symbols" , "Sonic (anag)" , "Coins forming pointers on computer screens" .)