What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get hard cuddling Rosemary? Sweetie! (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sweetie!". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HERB (synonym="for example rosemary") in SET (synonym="as a verb = solidify = get hard") = SHERBET; definition: "Sweetie!" The answer is SHERBET.

Get hard cuddling Rosemary? Sweetie! (7)

Independent Cryptic #11699 | 16 Down | 2024-04-09 flower

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