What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jolly Yankee making pact (6)" mean?

The definition is "pact". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TREAT (synonym="jolly") + Y (synonym="yankee") = TREATY; definition: "pact" The answer is TREATY.

Jolly Yankee making pact (6)

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