What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fine and reasonable matter (6)" mean?

The definition is "matter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + F (abbreviation="fine") + FAIR (synonym="reasonable") = AFFAIR; definition: "matter" The answer is AFFAIR.

A fine and reasonable matter (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17168 | 19 Across | 2023-08-22 flower

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