What does the cryptic crossword clue "Have sex with risk? Her husband is late (7)" mean?

The definition is "Her husband is late". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym=""have sex with", crudely") + WAGER (synonym=""risk"") = DOWAGER; definition: "Her husband is late" The answer is DOWAGER.

Have sex with risk? Her husband is late (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29080 | 19 Across | 2023-05-26 flower

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