Crossword Genius

PM Heath reflected, around his home, on English reconciliation (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

detente

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

'reconciliation' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for detente that I've seen before include "Easing of international tension" , "Easing of hostility between countries" , "Thaw in relations" , "Slackening of tension" , "Easing of strained relations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.