What does the cryptic crossword clue "Talk with woman, the mistress of the house (10)" mean?

The definition is "mistress of the house". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAT (synonym="talk") + ELAINE (synonym="woman") = CHATELAINE; definition: "mistress of the house" The answer is CHATELAINE.

Talk with woman, the mistress of the house (10)

Times Cryptic #28976 | 25 Across | 2024-07-23 flower

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