What does the cryptic crossword clue "Intruder an idiot, but sweet (10,4)" mean?

The definition is "sweet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOOSEBERRY (synonym="one who intrudes on a romantic encounter") + FOOL (synonym="FOOL") = GOOSEBERRYFOOL; definition: "sweet" The answer is GOOSEBERRYFOOL.

Intruder an idiot, but sweet (10,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29569 | 8 Down | 2024-12-18 flower

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