What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal welfare group appeal for assistance is old hat (7)" mean?

The definition is "old hat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PETA (synonym="abbreviation for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals") + SOS (synonym="distress call = appeal for assistance") = PETASOS; definition: "old hat" The answer is PETASOS.

Animal welfare group appeal for assistance is old hat (7)

Independent Cryptic #11910 | 19 Across | 2024-12-11 flower

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