What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ready to embrace better harlot (8)" mean?

The definition is "harlot". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TRUMP (synonym="as a verb, in card-playing = better = outrank") in SET (synonym="ready") = STRUMPET; definition: "harlot" The answer is STRUMPET.

Ready to embrace better harlot (8)

Independent Cryptic #10932 | 5 Down | 2021-10-26 flower

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