Crossword Genius

Unromantic pal screwed up introductory note (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

platonic

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

'unromantic' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'pal screwed up introductory note' is the wordplay.
'screwed up' is an anagram indicator.
'introductory note' becomes 'tonic' (tonic is a kind of note. I am not sure about the 'introductory' bit.**).
'pal' anagrammed gives 'pla'.
'pla'+'tonic'='PLATONIC'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for platonic that I've seen before include "Chastely intimate" , "Descriptive of a friendship-only relationship" , "(Of love) without sexual desire" , "sort of solid" , "No-sex" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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.