What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fit female wearing a wonderful flip-flop in America (5-4)" mean?

The definition is "flip-flop in America". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABOUT (synonym="Fit") + F (abbreviation="female") + ACE (synonym="wonderful") = ABOUTFACE; definition: "flip-flop in America" The answer is ABOUTFACE.

Fit female wearing a wonderful flip-flop in America (5-4)

Guardian Cryptic #29056 | 18 Across | 2023-04-28 flower

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