What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gold pieces first stuck on – how cute! – candelabrum (7)" mean?

The definition is "candelabrum". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MEN (synonym="‘pieces’ – in chess, for example") + OR (synonym="‘gold’") + AH (synonym="‘how cute!’") = MENORAH; definition: "– candelabrum" The answer is MENORAH.

Gold pieces first stuck on – how cute! – candelabrum (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29357 | 8 Down | 2024-04-15 flower

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