What does the cryptic crossword clue "A director with a married worker that's uncompromising (7)" mean?

The definition is "uncompromising". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + D (first_letter="director") + A (from clue) + M (abbreviation="married") + ANT (abbreviation="worker") = ADAMANT; definition: "uncompromising" The answer is ADAMANT.

A director with a married worker that's uncompromising (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17087 | 8 Across | 2023-05-01 flower

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