What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fool has round with a female (3)" mean?

The definition is "Fool". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="round") + A (from clue) + F (abbreviation="female") = OAF; definition: "Fool" The answer is OAF.

Fool has round with a female (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17421 | 15 Down | 2024-08-12 flower

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