What does the cryptic crossword clue "Answer parsed cryptically and placed far apart (7)" mean?

The definition is "placed far apart". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PARSED ("parsed") [anagram: "cryptically"] + A (abbreviation of "Answer") = ASPREAD; definition: "placed far apart" The answer is ASPREAD.

Answer parsed cryptically and placed far apart (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27498 | 4 Down | 2018-05-02 flower

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