What does the cryptic crossword clue "American produced design - elaborate insect - under instruction (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INSECT (synonym="INSECT") + LED (synonym="=under instruction, being guided") = STENCILED The answer is STENCILED.

American produced design - elaborate insect - under instruction (9)

Independent Cryptic #12080 | 17 Across | 2025-06-27 flower

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