What does the cryptic crossword clue "Just communicate with phone daughter left out (9)" mean?

The definition is "Just". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMPART (synonym="”communicate”") + IAL (synonym="”phone” with ‘d’ for “daughter” left out") = IMPARTIAL; definition: "Just" The answer is IMPARTIAL.

Just communicate with phone daughter left out (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29054 | 10 Across | 2023-04-26 flower

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