What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whimsical supporter starts to cheer in front under lights (8)" mean?

The definition is "Whimsical". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAN (synonym="supporter") + C (first_letter="cheer") + I (first_letter="in") + F (first_letter="front") + U (first_letter="under") + L (first_letter="lights") = FANCIFUL; definition: "Whimsical" The answer is FANCIFUL.

Whimsical supporter starts to cheer in front under lights (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17423 | 9 Across | 2024-08-14 flower

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