What does the cryptic crossword clue "Better talk after email is hacked (10)" mean?

The definition is "Better". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of EMAIL ("email") [anagram: "after"] + ORATE (synonym of "talk") = AMELIORATE; definition: "Better" The answer is AMELIORATE.

Better talk after email is hacked (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29322 | 17 Across | 2024-03-05 flower

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