What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ambassador having pretentious tendencies is jovial (6)" mean?

The definition is "jovial". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HE (synonym="HE") + ARTY (synonym="ARTY") = HEARTY; definition: "jovial" The answer is HEARTY.

Ambassador having pretentious tendencies is jovial (6)

Times Cryptic #28789 | 9 Across | 2023-12-18 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →