What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make rough old woman wail when leading couple ejected (9)" mean?

The definition is "Make rough". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRAN (synonym="old woman") + ULATE (synonym="wail") = GRANULATE; definition: "Make rough" The answer is GRANULATE.

Make rough old woman wail when leading couple ejected (9)

Times Cryptic #29192 | 26 Across | 2025-04-01 flower

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