What does the cryptic crossword clue "Class containing one hugely intelligent person (6)" mean?

The definition is "hugely intelligent person". The wordplay uses charade, container. GENUS (synonym of "Class") + I (synonym of "one") [container: "containing"]; definition: "hugely intelligent person" The answer is GENIUS.

Class containing one hugely intelligent person (6)

Times Cryptic #28723 | 10 Across | 2023-10-02 flower

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