What does the cryptic crossword clue "Black coffee ultimately providing spring (4)" mean?

The definition is "Black". The wordplay uses charade, parts. JET (synonym of "spring") [last letter: "ultimately"] + E (last letter of "Black coffee") The answer is JETE.

Black coffee ultimately providing spring (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29131 | 3 Down | 2023-07-25 flower

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