What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blunt little female minister putting men off (6)" mean?

The definition is "Blunt". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (synonym="DI") + RECT (synonym="RECT") = DIRECT; definition: "Blunt" The answer is DIRECT.

Blunt little female minister putting men off (6)

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