What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot bloke holds appeal for assassin (6)" mean?

The definition is "assassin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (synonym="hot") + IT (synonym=""appeal"") + MAN (synonym=""bloke"") = HITMAN; definition: "assassin" The answer is HITMAN.

Hot bloke holds appeal for assassin (6)

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