What does the cryptic crossword clue "Next target for the ambitious and spirited (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FRI (synonym="‘next’") + SKY (synonym="‘target for the ambitious’ – reach for it") = FRISKY The answer is FRISKY.

Next target for the ambitious and spirited (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29565 | 12 Across | 2024-12-13 flower

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