What does the cryptic crossword clue "A bachelor meeting Elizabeth, a superior woman (6)" mean?

The definition is "superior woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + B (abbreviation="bachelor") + BESS (synonym="Elizabeth,") = ABBESS; definition: "superior woman" The answer is ABBESS.

A bachelor meeting Elizabeth, a superior woman (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29088 | 1 Across | 2023-06-05 flower

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