What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old queen achieved nought (4)" mean?

The definition is "Old queen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DID (synonym of "achieved") + O (abbreviation of "nought"); definition: "Old queen" The answer is DIDO.

Old queen achieved nought (4)

Times Cryptic #28981 | 19 Across | 2024-07-29 flower

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