What does the cryptic crossword clue "One that stoops in autumn: short-tailed rook (6)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAL (synonym="FAL") + CON (synonym="=rook, fleece, deceive") = FALCON The answer is FALCON.

One that stoops in autumn: short-tailed rook (6)

Independent Cryptic #11629 | 5 Across | 2024-01-18 flower

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