What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sly son, big and single (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="son") + TALL (synonym="big") + ONE (synonym="single") = STALLONE; definition: "Sly" The answer is STALLONE.

Sly son, big and single (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29393 | 17 Across | 2024-05-27 flower

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