What does the cryptic crossword clue "Down-at-heel old solver given hiding! (4)" mean?

The definition is "is in the middle of the clue". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in down aT HEEl – unusually, the definition is in the middle of the clue The answer is THEE.

Down-at-heel old solver given hiding! (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29513 | 21 Across | 2024-10-14 flower

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