What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ladies in denial squandered warning (10)" mean?

The definition is "Ladies". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (synonym of "denial") + BLEW (synonym of "squandered") + OMEN (synonym of "warning"); definition: "Ladies" The answer is NOBLEWOMEN.

Ladies in denial squandered warning (10)

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