What does the cryptic crossword clue "March, maybe, after conflict — displaying passion (6)" mean?

The definition is "passion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAR (synonym="conflict") + MTH (synonym="month, e.g. March") = WARMTH; definition: "passion" The answer is WARMTH.

March, maybe, after conflict — displaying passion (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28977 | 20 Down | 2023-01-26 flower

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