What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ultimately love rat possibly caustic (7)" mean?

The definition is "caustic". The wordplay uses charade, parts. E (last letter of "love") + RODENT (synonym of "rat") [last letter: "Ultimately"]; definition: "caustic" The answer is ERODENT.

Ultimately love rat possibly caustic (7)

Independent Cryptic #11892 | 21 Across | 2024-11-20 flower

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