What does the cryptic crossword clue "French maid’s trimmed hat (5)" mean?

The definition is "French maid". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. BONNET (synonym of "hat") [curtailing: "trimmed"]; definition: "French maid's" The answer is BONNE.

French maid’s trimmed hat (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29686 | 17 Across | 2025-05-05 flower

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