What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crime heads manipulated old scientist (10)" mean?

The definition is "old scientist". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CRIMEHEADS ("Crime heads") [anagram: "manipulated"] = ARCHIMEDES; definition: "old scientist" The answer is ARCHIMEDES.

Crime heads manipulated old scientist (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29022 | 11 Across | 2023-03-20 flower

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