What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make love then get married – terrible fate (4)" mean?

The definition is "fate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="make") + O (synonym="make") + M (synonym="married") = DOOM; definition: "– terrible fate" The answer is DOOM.

Make love then get married – terrible fate (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29639 | 12 Across | 2025-03-11 flower

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