What does the cryptic crossword clue "A French girlfriend, potentially volatile (8)" mean?

The definition is "volatile". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (abbreviation="French") + STEADY (synonym="girlfriend,") = UNSTEADY; definition: "volatile" The answer is UNSTEADY.

A French girlfriend, potentially volatile (8)

Times Cryptic #29261 | 10 Across | 2025-06-20 flower

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