What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman needs thanks for guarding explosive (4)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HE (synonym="high explosive") in TA (synonym="thanks") = THEA; definition: "Woman" The answer is THEA.

Woman needs thanks for guarding explosive (4)

Times Cryptic #28827 | 13 Across | 2024-01-31 flower

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