What does the cryptic crossword clue "Giving a wave to page, monarch and imperial family (7)" mean?

The definition is "Giving a wave to". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="page") + ER (synonym="monarch") + MING (synonym="imperial family") = PERMING; definition: "Giving a wave to" The answer is PERMING.

Giving a wave to page, monarch and imperial family (7)

Times Cryptic #29051 | 5 Across | 2024-10-18 flower

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