What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird in moult, one leg scruffy (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MOULT ("moult,") + LEG ("leg") [anagram: "scruffy"] + I (abbreviation of "one") = GUILLEMOT; definition: "Bird" The answer is GUILLEMOT.

Bird in moult, one leg scruffy (9)

Times Cryptic #28601 | 22 Across | 2023-05-12 flower

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