What does the cryptic crossword clue "Puck and Tramp — perfect! (7)" mean?

The definition is "perfect!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IMP (synonym="e.g. Puck") + ROVE (synonym="to tramp") = IMPROVE; definition: "— perfect!" The answer is IMPROVE.

Puck and Tramp — perfect! (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29067 | 7 Down | 2023-05-11 flower

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