What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soundly chains cat (4)" mean?

The definition is "cat". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). LYNX (sounds like "chains") [homophone: "Soundly"]; definition: "cat" The answer is LYNX.

Soundly chains cat (4)

Guardian Cryptic #24486 | 24 Down | 2008-09-05 flower

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