What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek character devoured by child monster (8)" mean?

The definition is "monster". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TAU (synonym="the Greek character corresponding to the letter T") in MINOR (synonym="child") = MINOTAUR; definition: "monster" The answer is MINOTAUR.

Greek character devoured by child monster (8)

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