Crossword Genius

Notices sailors become dazzled (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

see stars

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'dazzled' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I can't tell whether it can be defined by this definition.

'notices sailors' is the wordplay.
'notices' becomes 'sees' (to notice is to observe or see).
'sailors' becomes 'tars' (tar is a kind of sailor).
'sees'+'tars'='SEE STARS'

'become' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for see stars that I've seen before include "Recognise celebrities" , "You may after whack on the head" , "Be stunned" , "affected by flashing lights" , "Look dazed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app