What does the cryptic crossword clue "Welcomes quality bit of cold weather (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAILS (synonym="=welcomes, greets") + TONE (synonym="=quality, of sound") = HAILSTONE The answer is HAILSTONE.

Welcomes quality bit of cold weather (9)

Independent Cryptic #11682 | 17 Down | 2024-03-20 flower

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