What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old cat is tough, having a large family (9)" mean?

The definition is "Old cat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRIM (synonym="tough,") + A (abbreviation="a") + L (abbreviation="large") + KIN (abbreviation="family") = GRIMALKIN; definition: "Old cat" The answer is GRIMALKIN.

Old cat is tough, having a large family (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29275 | 23 Across | 2024-01-10 flower

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