What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mean Conservative, shabby, premier to go? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Mean". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="C") + ATTY (synonym="ATTY") = CATTY; definition: "Mean" The answer is CATTY.

Mean Conservative, shabby, premier to go? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29426 | 12 Across | 2024-07-04 flower

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