What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot husband attracted to old goddess sealing fate (6)" mean?

The definition is "fate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLOT (synonym="idiot") + H (synonym="husband") + O (synonym="old") = CLOTHO; definition: "fate" The answer is CLOTHO.

Idiot husband attracted to old goddess sealing fate (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29586 | 1 Across | 2025-01-08 flower

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