What does the cryptic crossword clue "Acting with caution around Sicily's Madam White (10)" mean?

The definition is "White". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DONNA (synonym="‘woman’ in Italian, Sicily’s Madam") in CHARY (synonym="acting with caution") = CHARDONNAY; definition: "White" The answer is CHARDONNAY.

Acting with caution around Sicily's Madam White (10)

Times Cryptic #29183 | 14 Across | 2025-03-21 flower

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