What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cambridge University figure's winter warmer (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MIT (synonym="Massachusetts Institute of Technology – University in Cambridge, USA") + TEN (synonym="figure") = MITTEN The answer is MITTEN.

Cambridge University figure's winter warmer (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29271 | 24 Across | 2024-01-05 flower

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