What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enchantress welcomes student (6)" mean?

The definition is "Enchantress". The wordplay uses charade, container. CIRCE (synonym of "Enchantress") + L (abbreviation of "student") [container: "welcomes"] The answer is CIRCLE.

Enchantress welcomes student (6)

Independent Cryptic #11819 | 27 Across | 2024-08-27 flower

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