What does the cryptic crossword clue "A clock that sounds the hour; a wild idea (7)" mean?

The definition is "wild idea". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHIMER (synonym="A clock that sounds the hour") + A (synonym="from the surface") = CHIMERA; definition: "wild idea" The answer is CHIMERA.

A clock that sounds the hour; a wild idea (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29279 | 26 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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