What does the cryptic crossword clue "No calf could fall to this bird of prey (6)" mean?

The definition is "bird of prey". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOCALF ("No calf") [anagram: "could"] = FALCON; definition: "bird of prey" The answer is FALCON.

No calf could fall to this bird of prey (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29543 | 15 Across | 2024-11-18 flower

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