What does the cryptic crossword clue "Youth appearing 18 down, less so in DJ? (6,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a double definition. FAT (synonym="FAT") + BOY (synonym="youth appearing chubby – answer to 18dn") + SLIM (synonym="less so") = FATBOYSLIM The answer is FATBOYSLIM.

Youth appearing 18 down, less so in DJ? (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29273 | 13 Across | 2024-01-08 flower

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