What does the cryptic crossword clue "Check, one related to ear that’s messy (7)" mean?

The definition is "messy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (abbreviation="Check,") + A (abbreviation="one") + OTIC (synonym="ear") = CHAOTIC; definition: "messy" The answer is CHAOTIC.

Check, one related to ear that’s messy (7)

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