What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mood at Cambridgeshire location showing moderation (11)" mean?

The definition is "showing moderation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEMPER (synonym="TEMPER") + AT (synonym="AT") + ELY (synonym="ELY") = TEMPERATELY; definition: "showing moderation" The answer is TEMPERATELY.

Mood at Cambridgeshire location showing moderation (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29007 | 26 Across | 2023-03-02 flower

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