Crossword Genius

Enthusiastic when sex aid turns up right on time (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ebullient

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'enthusiastic' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'sex aid turns up right on time' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'right' could be 'lien' (legal right) and 'lien' is found within the answer.
'time' could be 't' (abbreviation) and 't' is present in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'when' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ebullient that I've seen before include "Joyously unrestrained" , "Exuberant, high-spirited" , "Enthusiastic" , "bright and breezy?" , "cock- a-hoop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app