Poacher perhaps on river, following the big cat (7)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31267, 21D

21D — Poacher perhaps on river, following the big cat (7)PANTHER

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'big cat' — The definition is the two words at the end — a large wild feline.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Poacher perhaps' → PAN
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'river,' → R
  • Assembly
    PAN + R + THE = PANTHER

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