What does the cryptic crossword clue "A ‘queen’ may do this with snappy ornamentation (5-5)" mean?

The definition is "A ‘queen’ may do this". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROSS (synonym="annoyed=”snappy”") + DRESS (synonym="”ornamentation”") = CROSSDRESS The answer is CROSSDRESS.

A ‘queen’ may do this with snappy ornamentation (5-5)

Guardian Cryptic #29346 | 8 Down | 2024-04-02 flower

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