What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alert – ligament is torn! (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "Alert". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LIGAMENTIS ("- ligament is") [anagram: "torn!"] = TIMESIGNAL; definition: "Alert" The answer is TIMESIGNAL.

Alert – ligament is torn! (4,6)

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