What does the cryptic crossword clue "Badly mistreat an old puffer? (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "old puffer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MISTREATAN ("mistreat an") [anagram: "Badly"] = STEAMTRAIN; definition: "old puffer?" The answer is STEAM TRAIN.

Badly mistreat an old puffer? (5,5)

Times Cryptic #29089 | 9 Across | 2024-12-02 flower

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