What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hairy individual crazy to entertain forlorn hope (7)" mean?

The definition is "Hairy individual". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MAD (synonym="crazy") + HOPE (synonym="HOPE") = MOPHEAD; definition: "Hairy individual" The answer is MOPHEAD.

Hairy individual crazy to entertain forlorn hope (7)

Independent Cryptic #11958 | 22 Across | 2025-02-05 flower

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