What does the cryptic crossword clue "Laugh professor being tricked (5)" mean?

The definition is "tricked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HA (synonym of "Laugh") + DON (synonym of "professor"); definition: "tricked" The answer is HADON.

Laugh professor being tricked (5)

Independent Cryptic #12073 | 8 Across | 2025-06-19 flower

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