What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piece of camembert: ought it, typically, to be hard cheese? (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "hard cheese". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "piece of camemberT: OUGHt it, typically, to be hard cheese?" The answer is TOUGH.

Piece of camembert: ought it, typically, to be hard cheese? (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29269 | 21 Across | 2024-01-03 flower

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