What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cohort of 23 mature women ignored? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Cohort". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AGE (synonym="=era, i.e. entry at 23") + GRO (synonym="GRO") + UP (synonym="=mature; “ women (=W") = AGEGROUP; definition: "Cohort" The answer is AGEGROUP.

Cohort of 23 mature women ignored? (8)

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