What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mountain-climbing lead is willing to forgive (8)" mean?

The definition is "Mountain". The wordplay uses a reversal. PLA (synonym="ALP=mountain; “climbing” indicates vertical reversal") + CABLE (synonym="=lead, flex, for device") = PLACABLE The answer is PLACABLE.

Mountain-climbing lead is willing to forgive (8)

Independent Cryptic #12090 | 6 Down | 2025-07-09 flower

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