What does the cryptic crossword clue "Face then run after the big cat (7)" mean?

The definition is "big cat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAN (synonym of "Face") + THE (synonym of "after") + R (synonym of "run"); definition: "big cat" The answer is PANTHER.

Face then run after the big cat (7)

Times Cryptic #28651 | 12 Across | 2023-07-10 flower

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