What does the cryptic crossword clue "Throaty animal, reportedly? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Throaty". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). HOARSE (sounds like "animal,") [homophone: "reportedly?"]; definition: "Throaty" The answer is Hoarse.

Throaty animal, reportedly? (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3079 | 19 Across | 2020-10-25 flower

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