What does the cryptic crossword clue "Desert lion scratching its back a bit (6)" mean?

The definition is "a bit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAT (synonym="desert") + HER (synonym="HER") = RATHER; definition: "a bit" The answer is RATHER.

Desert lion scratching its back a bit (6)

Times Cryptic #29021 | 27 Across | 2024-09-13 flower

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