What does the cryptic crossword clue "The story, in short: depressed, being fat (6)" mean?

The definition is "fat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAL (synonym="TAL") + LOW (synonym="LOW") = TALLOW; definition: "fat" The answer is TALLOW.

The story, in short: depressed, being fat (6)

Times Cryptic #28615 | 22 Across | 2023-05-29 flower

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