What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wronged wife hides demon admirer, but not completely (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. A hidden answer (‘but not completely’) in ‘hi DES DEMON A dmirer’, with reference to Othello , of course. The answer is DESDEMONA.

Wronged wife hides demon admirer, but not completely (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29447 | 3 Down | 2024-07-29 flower

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