What does the cryptic crossword clue "A soldier eating blooming rodent! (6)" mean?

The definition is "rodent". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (abbreviation of "A") + GI (synonym of "soldier") + OUT (synonym of "blooming") [container: "eating"]; definition: "rodent!" The answer is AGOUTI.

A soldier eating blooming rodent! (6)

Times Cryptic #29066 | 18 Across | 2024-11-05 flower

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