What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tory gets 50% off excellent headwear (6)" mean?

The definition is "wear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation="Tory") + O (first_letter="off") + PHAT (synonym="excellent") = TOPHAT; definition: "headwear" The answer is TOPHAT.

Tory gets 50% off excellent headwear (6)

Independent Cryptic #11940 | 24 Across | 2025-01-15 flower

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