What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gerbil a gent's mistaken for something much fiercer (6,5)" mean?

The definition is "Gerbil a gent’s mistaken for something much fiercer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GERBIL A GENT = BENGAL TIGER The answer is BENGAL TIGER.

Gerbil a gent's mistaken for something much fiercer (6,5)

Times Cryptic #28777 | 22 Across | 2023-12-04 flower

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