What does the cryptic crossword clue "Centre introducing cut that's wrongly perceived (8)" mean?

The definition is "wrongly perceived". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SHEAR (synonym="cut") in MID (synonym="centre") = MISHEARD; definition: "wrongly perceived" The answer is MISHEARD.

Centre introducing cut that's wrongly perceived (8)

Independent Cryptic #11691 | 22 Across | 2024-03-30 flower

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