What does the cryptic crossword clue "Singer, poor thing, mostly grates (8)" mean?

The definition is "Singer,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIGHT (synonym="thing,") + JAR (synonym="grates") = NIGHTJAR; definition: "Singer," The answer is NIGHTJAR.

Singer, poor thing, mostly grates (8)

Times Cryptic #29196 | 10 Across | 2025-04-05 flower

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