What does the cryptic crossword clue "King's mistress about to be announced in court affair? (7)" mean?

The definition is "court affair?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NE (synonym="TBA") + TBA (synonym="TBA") + LL (synonym="TBA") = NETBALL; definition: "court affair?" The answer is NETBALL.

King's mistress about to be announced in court affair? (7)

Times Cryptic #29227 | 9 Across | 2025-05-12 flower

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