What does the cryptic crossword clue "Affectionate wife's getting a room (4)" mean?

The definition is "Affectionate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (abbreviation="wife's") + A (from clue) + RM (synonym="room") = WARM; definition: "Affectionate" The answer is WARM.

Affectionate wife's getting a room (4)

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