What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot and stuffy, but not needing to shampoo (8)" mean?

The definition is "Hot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym="H") + AIRLESS (synonym="AIRLESS") = HAIRLESS The answer is HAIRLESS.

Hot and stuffy, but not needing to shampoo (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29555 | 3 Down | 2024-12-02 flower

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