What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shirt Mel's designed without Joy (9)" mean?

The definition is "without Joy". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SHIRT + MEL'S = MIRTHLESS; definition: "without Joy" The answer is MIRTHLESS.

Shirt Mel's designed without Joy (9)

Independent Cryptic #11758 | 19 Across | 2024-06-17 flower

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