"giant"

This is a reversal clue - look for indicators like 'back', 'returned', 'up' (in down clues), or 'west' (in across clues)

Join the wordplay parts together in sequence

Answer: ELEPHANT | Definition: 'giant' | Wordplay: HAN (Solo) (character in Star Wars) + (effor)T [‘s last] seen by [retiring] <=PELE (“footballer”)