What does the cryptic crossword clue "Black cats on island left in large numbers (8)" mean?

The definition is "large numbers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "Black") + I (synonym of "island") + L (synonym of "left") + LIONS (synonym of "cats"); definition: "large numbers" The answer is BILLIONS.

Black cats on island left in large numbers (8)

Times Cryptic #28839 | 21 Across | 2024-02-14 flower

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