What does the cryptic crossword clue "Government department put female in igloo? (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "Government department". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HOME (synonym="HOME") + OF (synonym="OF") + F (synonym="female") + ICE (synonym="igloo?") = HOME OFFICE; definition: "Government department" The answer is HOME OFFICE.

Government department put female in igloo? (4,6)

Times Cryptic #29129 | 11 Across | 2025-01-17 flower

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