What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dawn to stand up and boast (8)" mean?

The definition is "Dawn". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COCK (synonym of "stand up") + CROW (synonym of "boast"); definition: "Dawn" The answer is COCKCROW.

Dawn to stand up and boast (8)

Times Cryptic #28768 | 23 Across | 2023-11-23 flower

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