What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put a funny face on ghastly card (7)" mean?

The definition is "Put a funny face on". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRIM (synonym="ghastly") + ACE (synonym="card") = GRIMACE The answer is GRIMACE.

Put a funny face on ghastly card (7)

Times Cryptic #29213 | 20 Down | 2025-04-25 flower

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