What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mesmerising term used on book cover (12)" mean?

The definition is "Mesmerising". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPELL (synonym="term") + BINDING (synonym="book cover") = SPELLBINDING; definition: "Mesmerising" The answer is SPELLBINDING.

Mesmerising term used on book cover (12)

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