What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hobby that's irrational entertaining husband recently (9)" mean?

The definition is "Hobby". The wordplay uses charade, container. PI (synonym of "irrational") + H (synonym of "husband") + LATELY (synonym of "recently") [container: "entertaining"]; definition: "Hobby" The answer is PHILATELY.

Hobby that's irrational entertaining husband recently (9)

Times Cryptic #28556 | 12 Across | 2023-03-21 flower

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