What does the cryptic crossword clue "Story on X about Conservative grasping organ (8)" mean?

The definition is "organ". The wordplay uses charade, container. TALE (synonym of "Story") + TEN (abbreviation of "X") + C (abbreviation of "Conservative") [container: "grasping"]; definition: "organ" The answer is TENTACLE.

Story on X about Conservative grasping organ (8)

Independent Cryptic #1816 | 18 Across | 2024-12-15 flower

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