What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old climber related to Jacob? (5)" mean?

The definition is "related to Jacob?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Old") + VINE (synonym="climber") = OVINE; definition: "related to Jacob?" The answer is OVINE.

Old climber related to Jacob? (5)

Times Cryptic #29195 | 9 Across | 2025-04-04 flower

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