What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ankle is treated with old patent remedy (8)" mean?

The definition is "patent remedy". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ANKLEIS ("Ankle is") + O (abbreviation of "old") [anagram: "treated"] = SNAKEOIL; definition: "patent remedy" The answer is SNAKEOIL.

Ankle is treated with old patent remedy (8)

Independent Cryptic #12058 | 15 Across | 2025-06-02 flower

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