What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer in retreat welcomed by fat cat (7)" mean?

The definition is "cat". The wordplay uses a reversal. EOP (synonym="EOP") in LARD (synonym="‘fat’") = LEOPARD; definition: "cat" The answer is LEOPARD.

Writer in retreat welcomed by fat cat (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29528 | 8 Across | 2024-10-31 flower

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