What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hit single by popular tenor and Love (7)" mean?

The definition is "Hit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUN (synonym of "single") + IN (synonym of "popular") + T (synonym of "tenor") + O (synonym of "Love"); definition: "Hit" The answer is RUNINTO.

Hit single by popular tenor and Love (7)

Independent Cryptic #1775 | 6 Across | 2024-03-03 flower

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