What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old fool conserving energy spotted cat (6)" mean?

The definition is "spotted cat". The wordplay uses charade, container. O (synonym of "Old") + CLOT (synonym of "fool") + E (abbreviation of "energy") [container: "conserving"]; definition: "spotted cat" The answer is OCELOT.

Old fool conserving energy spotted cat (6)

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