What does the cryptic crossword clue "A US scientist of shockingly sham quality (14)" mean?

The definition is "sham quality". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + US + SCIENTIST + OF = FACTITIOUSNESS; definition: "sham quality" The answer is FACTITIOUSNESS.

A US scientist of shockingly sham quality (14)

Times Cryptic #28791 | 21 Across | 2023-12-20 flower

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