What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hannibal's new desk (7)" mean?

The definition is "desk". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LECTER (synonym="character in The Silence of the Lambs") + N (synonym="N") = LECTERN; definition: "Hannibal's" The answer is LECTERN.

Hannibal's new desk (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29097 | 7 Down | 2023-06-15 flower

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