What does the cryptic crossword clue "The beginning of Evil Dead bringing cheer (5)" mean?

The definition is "cheer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (first_letter="Evil") + LATE (synonym="Dead") = ELATE; definition: "cheer" The answer is ELATE.

The beginning of Evil Dead bringing cheer (5)

Times Cryptic #28586 | 7 Down | 2023-04-25 flower

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