What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sad effort forming compromises (5-4)" mean?

The definition is "compromises". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SADEFFORT ("Sad effort") [anagram: "forming"] = TRADEOFFS; definition: "compromises" The answer is TRADEOFFS.

Sad effort forming compromises (5-4)

Guardian Cryptic #29190 | 11 Across | 2023-10-02 flower

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