What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fighter with love for friend (5)" mean?

The definition is "friend". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + MIG (synonym="fighter") + O (abbreviation="love") = AMIGO; definition: "friend" The answer is AMIGO.

A fighter with love for friend (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17009 | 6 Down | 2023-01-11 flower

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