What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old PM cheers toothless types (8)" mean?

The definition is "toothless types". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EDEN (synonym="PM") + TATA (synonym="cheers") = EDENTATA; definition: "toothless types" The answer is EDENTATA.

Old PM cheers toothless types (8)

Times Cryptic #28771 | 11 Across | 2023-11-27 flower

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