What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enact novel about great creature like Moby-Dick (8)" mean?

The definition is "creature like Moby-Dick". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ENACT ("Enact") + ACE (synonym of "great") [anagram: "novel"] = CETACEAN; definition: "creature like Moby-Dick" The answer is CETACEAN.

Enact novel about great creature like Moby-Dick (8)

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