What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hen do attendees hit the jackpot hugging Hoskins (5)" mean?

The definition is "Hen do attendees". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ME (synonym="Hoskins, the setter of this crossword") in WON (synonym="hit the jackpot, in the past tense") = WOMEN; definition: "Hen do attendees" The answer is WOMEN.

Hen do attendees hit the jackpot hugging Hoskins (5)

Independent Cryptic #12083 | 10 Across | 2025-07-01 flower

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