Crossword Genius

Cat draws level round midnight (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tiger

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'cat draws' is the definition.
'tiger' can be an answer for 'cat' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'draws' bit.

'level round midnight' is the wordplay.
'level' becomes 'tier' (synonyms).
'round' indicates putting letters inside.
'midnight' becomes 'g' (the middle letter in 'night').
'tier' placed around 'g' is 'TIGER'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tiger that I've seen before include "Fierce person" , "- - Woods (golf)" , "Formidable competitor" , "Large cat with black stripes" , "fierce animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app