What does the cryptic crossword clue "She takes a long time to grasp the point (5)" mean?

The definition is "She". The wordplay uses charade, container. AGES (synonym of "long time") + N (abbreviation of "point") [container: "grasp"]; definition: "She" The answer is AGNES.

She takes a long time to grasp the point (5)

Guardian Cryptic #23581 | 13 Across | 2005-10-10 flower

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