What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silly person, the ambassador in dress (6)" mean?

The definition is "dress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLOT (synonym of "Silly person,") + HE (synonym of "ambassador"); definition: "dress" The answer is CLOTHE.

Silly person, the ambassador in dress (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29241 | 25 Across | 2023-11-30 flower

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