What does the cryptic crossword clue "Special nuptial mass for recent jubilee (8)" mean?

The definition is "recent jubilee". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of NUPTIAL ("nuptial") + M (abbreviation of "mass") [anagram: "Special"] = PLATINUM; definition: "recent jubilee" The answer is PLATINUM.

Special nuptial mass for recent jubilee (8)

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