What does the cryptic crossword clue "Careless hoteliers lost cat (13)" mean?

The definition is "cat". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HOTELIERSLOST ("hoteliers lost") [anagram: "Careless"] = TORTOISESHELL; definition: "cat" The answer is TORTOISESHELL.

Careless hoteliers lost cat (13)

Times Cryptic #29124 | 23 Across | 2025-01-11 flower

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