What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old African’s letter to boys (9)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RHO (synonym="Greek letter") + DES (synonym="DES") + IAN (synonym="boys’ names") = RHODESIAN; definition: "Old African's" The answer is RHODESIAN.

Old African’s letter to boys (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29642 | 10 Across | 2025-03-14 flower

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