What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fine tale is pleasant (7)" mean?

The definition is "pleasant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "A") + F (synonym of "fine") + FABLE (synonym of "tale"); definition: "pleasant" The answer is AFFABLE.

A fine tale is pleasant (7)

Guardian Cryptic #23524 | 5 Across | 2005-08-04 flower

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