What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old folk can be canniest, surprisingly (8)" mean?

The definition is "Old folk". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CANNIEST ("canniest,") [anagram: "surprisingly"] = ANCIENTS; definition: "Old folk" The answer is ANCIENTS.

Old folk can be canniest, surprisingly (8)

Times Cryptic #28535 | 16 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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