What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old pianist with cry of pain leaving Jack Sprat's wife? (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "Old pianist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAT (synonym="FAT") + SWALL (synonym="ow") + ER (synonym=""Jack Sprat's wife?"") = FATSWALLER; definition: "Old pianist" The answer is FATSWALLER.

Old pianist with cry of pain leaving Jack Sprat's wife? (4,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29239 | 19 Across | 2023-11-28 flower

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