What does the cryptic crossword clue "Principality’s family 14 across that’s ghastly? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRIM (synonym="GRIM") + ALDI (synonym="’14 across that’s ghastly’ – ALDI being the German-based SUPERMARKET") = GRIMALDI The answer is GRIMALDI.

Principality’s family 14 across that’s ghastly? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29371 | 17 Down | 2024-05-01 flower

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