What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old woman blamed for being awkward? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Old woman". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BLAMED ("blamed") [anagram: "awkward?"] = BELDAM; definition: "Old woman" The answer is BELDAM.

Old woman blamed for being awkward? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29334 | 26 Across | 2024-03-19 flower

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