What does the cryptic crossword clue "Red cat follows e.g. rats up until noon? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Red". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VERMI (synonym="VERMI") + LION (synonym="cat") = VERMILION; definition: "Red" The answer is VERMILION.

Red cat follows e.g. rats up until noon? (9)

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