What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor, half frozen, stumped by subzero conditions (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "subzero conditions". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JACK (synonym="sailor") + FRO (synonym="FRO") + ST (synonym="stumped") = JACK FROST; definition: "subzero conditions" The answer is JACK FROST.

Sailor, half frozen, stumped by subzero conditions (4,5)

Times Cryptic #29099 | 1 Across | 2024-12-13 flower

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