What does the cryptic crossword clue "Character of a group of soldiers once? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Character". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (synonym="THE") + TA (synonym="group of soldiers once") = THETA; definition: "Character" The answer is THETA.

Character of a group of soldiers once? (5)

Times Cryptic #28676 | 5 Down | 2023-08-08 flower

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