What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crude rope needs replacing in series of steps (9)" mean?

The definition is "series of steps". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CRUDE + ROPE = PROCEDURE; definition: "series of steps" The answer is PROCEDURE.

Crude rope needs replacing in series of steps (9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17310 | 16 Across | 2024-03-08 flower

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