What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unmarried woman plays with hair (10)" mean?

The definition is "Unmarried woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPINS (synonym="plays – as in spinning a disc") + TRESS (synonym="hair") = SPINSTRESS The answer is SPINSTRESS.

Unmarried woman plays with hair (10)

Independent Cryptic #11880 | 15 Down | 2024-11-06 flower

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