What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grandmother piercing strong fabric (7)" mean?

The definition is "strong fabric". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAN (synonym of "Grandmother") + KEEN (synonym of "piercing"); definition: "strong fabric" The answer is NANKEEN.

Grandmother piercing strong fabric (7)

Times Cryptic #28900 | 25 Across | 2024-04-25 flower

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