What does the cryptic crossword clue "Topless worker occasionally cuddling former partner without desire (7)" mean?

The definition is "without desire". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EX (synonym="former partner") in ASUAL (synonym="worker") = ASEXUAL; definition: "without desire" The answer is ASEXUAL.

Topless worker occasionally cuddling former partner without desire (7)

Times Cryptic #29027 | 24 Across | 2024-09-20 flower

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