What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jolly cunning to turn up with old flame? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Jolly". The wordplay uses a reversal. EX (synonym="old flame") + ART (reversal="cunning") = EXTRA; definition: "Jolly" The answer is EXTRA.

Jolly cunning to turn up with old flame? (5)

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