What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perfect match official in Spain (6)" mean?

The definition is "Perfect". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REF (synonym="match official") + IN (from clue) + E (abbreviation="Spain") = REFINE; definition: "Perfect" The answer is REFINE.

Perfect match official in Spain (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17197 | 19 Across | 2023-10-02 flower

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