What does the cryptic crossword clue "Being very delicate, punishes attempt to provide humour? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FINES (synonym="‘punishes’") + PUN (synonym="‘attempt to provide humour’") = FINESPUN The answer is FINESPUN.

Being very delicate, punishes attempt to provide humour? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29617 | 13 Down | 2025-02-13 flower

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