What does the cryptic crossword clue "TV doctor’s friend giving up acting entirely (6)" mean?

The definition is "entirely". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WHO (synonym="TV doctor") + LLY (synonym="friend, minus a (acting – I think we’ve had this before but I can’t find it") = WHOLLY; definition: "entirely" The answer is WHOLLY.

TV doctor’s friend giving up acting entirely (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29430 | 23 Down | 2024-07-09 flower

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