What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fine artist portraying ladies' fingers (4)" mean?

The definition is "ladies’ fingers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OK (abbreviation="Fine") + RA (abbreviation="artist") = OKRA; definition: "ladies' fingers" The answer is OKRA.

Fine artist portraying ladies' fingers (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29139 | 9 Across | 2023-08-03 flower

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