What does the cryptic crossword clue "Uphold placing a female over company (6)" mean?

The definition is "Uphold". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="a") + F (abbreviation="female") + FIRM (synonym="company") = AFFIRM; definition: "Uphold" The answer is AFFIRM.

Uphold placing a female over company (6)

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