What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fat duke's tearing off (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (abbreviation="duke's") + RIPPING (synonym="tearing") = DRIPPING; definition: "Fat" The answer is DRIPPING.

Fat duke's tearing off (8)

Independent Cryptic #12155 | 9 Across | 2025-09-23 flower

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