What does the cryptic crossword clue "With support large Yankee becomes sly and treacherous (8)" mean?

The definition is "sly and treacherous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (abbreviation="With") + EASEL (synonym="support") + L (abbreviation="large") + Y (abbreviation="Yankee") = WEASELLY; definition: "sly and treacherous" The answer is WEASELLY.

With support large Yankee becomes sly and treacherous (8)

Times Cryptic #29078 | 27 Across | 2024-11-19 flower

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