What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name of songbird, extremely large (5)" mean?

The definition is "Name". The wordplay uses charade, parts. TIT (synonym of "songbird,") + LE (middle of "large") [outer letters: "extremely"]; definition: "Name" The answer is TITLE.

Name of songbird, extremely large (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 26 Across | 2023-02-27 flower

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