What does the cryptic crossword clue "Letter from Mr Ive's young daughter? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Letter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MISS (synonym="MISS") + IVE (synonym="Mr Ive’s young daughter") = MISSIVE; definition: "Letter" The answer is MISSIVE.

Letter from Mr Ive's young daughter? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29048 | 4 Down | 2023-04-19 flower

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