What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cry over old Welsh chicken (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YELL (synonym="Cry") + O (abbreviation="old") + W (first_letter="Welsh") = YELLOW; definition: "chicken" The answer is YELLOW.

Cry over old Welsh chicken (6)

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