What does the cryptic crossword clue "Change the appearance of flag, not new (8)" mean?

The definition is "Change the appearance of". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. REDENSIGN (synonym of "flag,") + N (abbreviation of "new") [deletion: "not"]; definition: "Change the appearance of" The answer is REDESIGN.

Change the appearance of flag, not new (8)

Times Cryptic #28634 | 12 Across | 2023-06-20 flower

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