What does the cryptic crossword clue "Incredible – old wife is fat (6)" mean?

The definition is "fat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TALL (synonym of "Incredible") + O (synonym of "- old") + W (synonym of "wife"); definition: "fat" The answer is TALLOW.

Incredible – old wife is fat (6)

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