What does the cryptic crossword clue "An absence of American judgment (4)" mean?

The definition is "judgment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (abbreviation of "absence of") + US (synonym of "American"); definition: "judgment" The answer is Nous.

An absence of American judgment (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3097 | 11 Across | 2021-02-28 flower

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