What does the cryptic crossword clue "American idiot our group engaged in plot taking the wrong direction (5)" mean?

The definition is "American". The wordplay uses a reversal. WE (synonym="=our group") in DEB (synonym="BED=plot, in garden; “taking the wrong direction” indicates reversal") = DWEEB; definition: "American idiot" The answer is DWEEB.

American idiot our group engaged in plot taking the wrong direction (5)

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