What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mysterious character in ecstasy after work (4)" mean?

The definition is "Mysterious character". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUN (synonym="work") + E (abbreviation="ecstasy") = RUNE; definition: "Mysterious character" The answer is RUNE.

Mysterious character in ecstasy after work (4)

Independent Cryptic #11662 | 21 Across | 2024-02-26 flower

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