What does the cryptic crossword clue "Liberal chap obsessed with pussy? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Liberal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAT (synonym="man or chap") + HOLIC (synonym="suffix indicating a person having an abnormal desire or obsession for something; obsessed") = CATHOLIC; definition: "Liberal" The answer is CATHOLIC.

Liberal chap obsessed with pussy? (8)

Independent Cryptic #12055 | 14 Across | 2025-05-29 flower

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