What does the cryptic crossword clue "A system of divination I ignored expressing desire (6)" mean?

The definition is "desire". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + CHING (synonym="an ancient Chinese system of divination") = ACHING; definition: "desire" The answer is ACHING.

A system of divination I ignored expressing desire (6)

Independent Cryptic #12050 | 21 Across | 2025-05-23 flower

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