What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sexy character's promises likely to come to nothing (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "promises likely to come to nothing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOT (synonym="HOT") + AIR (synonym="AIR") = HOT AIR The answer is HOT AIR.

Sexy character's promises likely to come to nothing (3,3)

Times Cryptic #29158 | 19 Down | 2025-02-20 flower

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