Gradually destroy some large rodents (5)

I believe the answer is:

erode

'gradually destroy' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'some large rodents' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ERODE' is hidden in the letters of 'large rodents'.

(Other definitions for erode that I've seen before include "Corrode" , "Abrade" , "Slowly remove" , "Gradually destroy" , "Wear away with weather" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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