What does the cryptic crossword clue "Realises old wives are appealing inside (8)" mean?

The definition is "Realises". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CUTE (synonym="“appealing”") in EXES (synonym="“old wives”") = EXECUTES; definition: "Realises" The answer is EXECUTES.

Realises old wives are appealing inside (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29119 | 26 Across | 2023-07-11 flower

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