What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crimson first lady prunes blossoms again (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym="crimson") + EVE (synonym="first lady") + LOPS (synonym="prunes") = REDEVELOPS The answer is REDEVELOPS.

Crimson first lady prunes blossoms again (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29513 | 12 Down | 2024-10-14 flower

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