What does the cryptic crossword clue "Petition the family's obese woman (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Petition". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUR (synonym="”the family’s”") + FAT (synonym="”obese”") + HER (synonym="”woman”") = OURFATHER; definition: "Petition" The answer is OURFATHER.

Petition the family's obese woman (3,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29204 | 5 Down | 2023-10-18 flower

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