What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abnormal capers, astronomical length (6)" mean?

The definition is "astronomical length". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CAPERS ("capers,") [anagram: "Abnormal"] = PARSEC; definition: "astronomical length" The answer is Parsec.

Abnormal capers, astronomical length (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3119 | 26 Across | 2021-08-01 flower

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