What does the cryptic crossword clue "Queen isn’t twee (6)" mean?

The definition is "twee". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QU (synonym of "Queen") + AINT (synonym of "isn't"); definition: "twee" The answer is QUAINT.

Queen isn’t twee (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29481 | 20 Down | 2024-09-06 flower

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