What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cyril's playing with words in numbers (6)" mean?

The definition is "words in numbers". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CYRILS ("Cyril's") [anagram: "playing"] = LYRICS; definition: "words in numbers" The answer is LYRICS.

Cyril's playing with words in numbers (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25563 | 22 Across | 2012-02-20 flower

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