What does the cryptic crossword clue "Literary tiger uncommonly harsh and keen (9)" mean?

The definition is "Literary tiger". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HARSH (synonym="HARSH") + KEEN (synonym="KEEN") = SHEREKHAN The answer is SHEREKHAN.

Literary tiger uncommonly harsh and keen (9)

Independent Cryptic #11942 | 14 Across | 2025-01-17 flower

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