What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal collared by big match (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "big match". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COLLAREDBY ("collared by") [anagram: "Criminal"] = LOCALDERBY; definition: "big match" The answer is LOCAL DERBY.

Criminal collared by big match (5,5)

Times Cryptic #28945 | 11 Across | 2024-06-17 flower

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