What does the cryptic crossword clue "Key dialect for slow mover (8)" mean?

The definition is "slow mover". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ESC (synonym of "Key") + ARGOT (synonym of "dialect"); definition: "slow mover" The answer is ESCARGOT.

Key dialect for slow mover (8)

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