What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elevated halo often seen around this simpleton? (4)" mean?

The definition is "simpleton?". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "elevated haLO OFten seen around this simpleton?" The answer is FOOL.

Elevated halo often seen around this simpleton? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29547 | 24 Down | 2024-11-22 flower

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