What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cat chased by dogs, possibly very fast ones (8)" mean?

The definition is "very fast ones". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WHIP (synonym="cat") + PETS (synonym="dogs, possibly") = WHIPPETS; definition: "very fast ones" The answer is WHIPPETS.

Cat chased by dogs, possibly very fast ones (8)

Times Cryptic #29123 | 4 Across | 2025-01-10 flower

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