What does the cryptic crossword clue "‘Claw of Time’: single ELO initially released (5)" mean?

The definition is "'Claw". The wordplay uses acrostic. T (synonym="time") + ALON (synonym="ALON") = TALON; definition: "'Claw" The answer is TALON.

‘Claw of Time’: single ELO initially released (5)

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