What does the cryptic crossword clue "What sounds just like its heart's desire (4)" mean?

The definition is "desire". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). The word envy sounds like NV, which are its middle letters. The answer is ENVY.

What sounds just like its heart's desire (4)

Independent Cryptic #12052 | 21 Down | 2025-05-26 flower

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