What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tired and old battered Guardian employee? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Guardian employee". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TIRED ("Tired") + O (abbreviation of "old") [anagram: "battered"] = EDITOR; definition: "Guardian employee?" The answer is EDITOR.

Tired and old battered Guardian employee? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29098 | 20 Down | 2023-06-16 flower

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