What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hardy female grasping right head adornment (5)" mean?

The definition is "head adornment". The wordplay uses charade, container. TESS (synonym of "Hardy female") + R (synonym of "right") [container: "grasping"]; definition: "head adornment" The answer is TRESS.

Hardy female grasping right head adornment (5)

Times Cryptic #28881 | 14 Across | 2024-04-03 flower

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