What does the cryptic crossword clue "About one oddly intense Genius (8)" mean?

The definition is "Genius". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of INTENSE ("intense") [anagram: "About"] + I (abbreviation of "one") = EINSTEIN; definition: "Genius" The answer is EINSTEIN.

About one oddly intense Genius (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28952 | 5 Down | 2022-12-28 flower

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