What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carefree? Not exactly, and note reflected that (7)" mean?

The definition is "Carefree". The wordplay uses a reversal. HALC (synonym="HALC") + YON (synonym="dialect word for “that”.") = HALCYON; definition: "Carefree?" The answer is HALCYON.

Carefree? Not exactly, and note reflected that (7)

Times Cryptic #28533 | 23 Across | 2023-02-22 flower

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