What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dull group losing leader in spinney (7)" mean?

The definition is "spinney". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. THICK (synonym of "Dull") + SET (synonym of "group") [deletion: "losing"]; definition: "spinney" The answer is THICKET.

Dull group losing leader in spinney (7)

Times Cryptic #29239 | 26 Across | 2025-05-26 flower

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