What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rose in bloom was obvious (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "was obvious". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STOOD (synonym="rose/got up into an erect position") + OUT (synonym="in bloom/to blossom, as a flower does") = STOODOUT The answer is STOODOUT.

Rose in bloom was obvious (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29402 | 17 Down | 2024-06-06 flower

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