What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elderly are proceeding cautiously about publicity, being nervous (2,6,7)" mean?

The definition is "Elderly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOSPRING (synonym="NOSPRING") + CHICKEN (synonym="‘being nervous’") = NOSPRINGCHICKEN; definition: "Elderly" The answer is NOSPRINGCHICKEN.

Elderly are proceeding cautiously about publicity, being nervous (2,6,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29297 | 11 Across | 2024-02-05 flower

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