What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beastly African cases for old doctor (11)" mean?

The definition is "doctor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIPPO (synonym of "Beastly African") + CRATES (synonym of "cases"); definition: "old doctor" The answer is Hippocrates.

Beastly African cases for old doctor (11)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3067 | 1 Across | 2020-08-02 flower

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