What does the cryptic crossword clue "Compassion some weeks after conflict (6)" mean?

The definition is "conflict". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAR (synonym="WAR") + MTH (synonym="MTH") = WARMTH; definition: "Compassion" The answer is WARMTH.

Compassion some weeks after conflict (6)

Guardian Cryptic #26086 | 17 Across | 2013-10-23 flower

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