What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turner's affair, heading off to Spain (5)" mean?

The definition is "Turn". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. THING (synonym of "affair,") + E (abbreviation of "Spain") [deletion: "heading off"]; definition: "Turner's" The answer is HINGE.

Turner's affair, heading off to Spain (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29023 | 4 Down | 2023-03-21 flower

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