What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot show becomes a musical (4)" mean?

The definition is "Hot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation="Hot") + AIR (synonym="show") = HAIR; definition: "a musical" The answer is HAIR.

Hot show becomes a musical (4)

Independent Cryptic #11818 | 6 Across | 2024-08-26 flower

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