What does the cryptic crossword clue "Notes are foolish (4)" mean?

The definition is "are foolish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="DO") + TE (synonym="they are foolish.") = DOTE; definition: "are foolish" The answer is DOTE.

Notes are foolish (4)

Times Cryptic #28335 | 20 Across | 2022-07-06 flower

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