What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rodents a soldier's catching abroad (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rodents". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (abbreviation of "a") + GIS (synonym of "soldier's") + OUT (synonym of "abroad") [container: "catching"]; definition: "Rodents" The answer is AGOUTIS.

Rodents a soldier's catching abroad (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29202 | 7 Down | 2023-10-16 flower

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