What does the cryptic crossword clue "Meghan's opening Spare for old lady (6)" mean?

The definition is "old lady". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. M (first letter of "Meghan's") + OTHER (synonym of "Spare") [first letter: "opening"]; definition: "old lady" The answer is MOTHER.

Meghan's opening Spare for old lady (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29228 | 9 Across | 2023-11-15 flower

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