What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cat from wrong part of France initially suffering torment (13)" mean?

The definition is "Cat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORT (abbreviation="wrong") + OISES (synonym="France") + HELL (synonym="torment") = TORTOISESHELL; definition: "Cat" The answer is TORTOISESHELL.

Cat from wrong part of France initially suffering torment (13)

Times Cryptic #28525 | 14 Across | 2023-02-13 flower

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