What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lie about half of unmarried women on offer (12)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MIS (synonym="MIS") + RE (synonym="on") + PRESENT (synonym="offer") = MISREPRESENT The answer is MISREPRESENT.

Lie about half of unmarried women on offer (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29251 | 20 Across | 2023-12-12 flower

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