What does the cryptic crossword clue "Apes sobbing, maltreated (7)" mean?

The definition is "Apes". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SOBBING ("sobbing,") [anagram: "maltreated"] = GIBBONS; definition: "Apes" The answer is GIBBONS.

Apes sobbing, maltreated (7)

Guardian Cryptic #26269 | 23 Across | 2014-05-26 flower

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