What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sir Christopher’s part of the hospital is on the quiet side (7)" mean?

The definition is "side". The wordplay uses a hidden word. LEE (synonym="film actor Sir Christopher") + WARD (synonym="part of hospital") = LEEWARD The answer is LEEWARD.

Sir Christopher’s part of the hospital is on the quiet side (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29407 | 5 Down | 2024-06-12 flower

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