What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slow mover in wrong French department (8)" mean?

The definition is "Slow mover". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORT (abbreviation="wrong") + OISE (synonym="French department") = TORTOISE; definition: "Slow mover" The answer is TORTOISE.

Slow mover in wrong French department (8)

Times Cryptic #26835 | 1 Across | 2017-09-20 flower

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