What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reason behind European being inflammatory (7)" mean?

The definition is "inflammatory". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="European") + MOTIVE (synonym="Reason") = EMOTIVE; definition: "inflammatory" The answer is EMOTIVE.

Reason behind European being inflammatory (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17540 | 23 Across | 2025-01-24 flower

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