What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cause to be joyous as European Community stagnation ending in June (9)" mean?

The definition is "Cause to be joyous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="European") + C (abbreviation="Community") + STASIS (synonym="stagnation") + E (first_letter="ending") = ECSTASISE; definition: "Cause to be joyous" The answer is ECSTASISE.

Cause to be joyous as European Community stagnation ending in June (9)

Independent Cryptic #11953 | 15 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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