What does the cryptic crossword clue "More attractive darling, informally meeting snogger with no heart (7)" mean?

The definition is "More attractive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUN (synonym="‘darling, informally’ – I would spell it HON, for honey") + KI (synonym="KI") + ER (synonym="‘snogger’") = HUNKIER; definition: "More attractive" The answer is HUNKIER.

More attractive darling, informally meeting snogger with no heart (7)

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More attractive darling, inform­ally meeting snogger with no heart (7)

More attractive darling, informally meeting snogger with no heart (7)