What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heat of conflict, a short month (6)" mean?

The definition is "Heat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAR (synonym="conflict") + MTH (synonym="MTH") = WARMTH; definition: "Heat" The answer is WARMTH.

Heat of conflict, a short month (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29315 | 5 Across | 2024-02-26 flower

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