What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cry leftie devised as thrill? (9)" mean?

The definition is "thrill?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CRY + LEFTIE = ELECTRIFY; definition: "thrill?" The answer is ELECTRIFY.

Cry leftie devised as thrill? (9)

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