What does the cryptic crossword clue "A Parisian and Hoskins performing the act of love (5)" mean?

The definition is "the act of love". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="French [Parisian] for ‘a’") + I (synonym="Hoskins, the crossword setter") + ON (synonym="performing") = UNION The answer is UNION.

A Parisian and Hoskins performing the act of love (5)

Independent Cryptic #11858 | 7 Down | 2024-10-11 flower

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