What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comment on avoiding marriage to miserly spinster? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Comment on avoiding marriage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEAR (synonym="miserly") + MISS (synonym="spinster") = NEARMISS; definition: "– you certainly have to have something to avoid" The answer is NEARMISS.

Comment on avoiding marriage to miserly spinster? (8)

Independent Cryptic #11846 | 26 Across | 2024-09-27 flower

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