What does the cryptic crossword clue "Catchy tune not entirely popular, right? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Catchy tune". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. OK (synonym of "entirely") + HOT (synonym of "popular,") [deletion: "not"]; definition: "Catchy tune" The answer is HOOK.

Catchy tune not entirely popular, right? (4)

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