What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservatives in Scot's better room cheer up (8)" mean?

The definition is "cheer up". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIGHT (synonym="Conservatives") in BEN (synonym="Scot’s better room") = BRIGHTEN; definition: "cheer up" The answer is BRIGHTEN.

Conservatives in Scot's better room cheer up (8)

Times Cryptic #29072 | 22 Across | 2024-11-12 flower

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