What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deny CIA terrible poison (7)" mean?

The definition is "poison". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DENYCIA ("Deny CIA") [anagram: "terrible"] = CYANIDE; definition: "poison" The answer is CYANIDE.

Deny CIA terrible poison (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24485 | 15 Across | 2008-09-04 flower

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