What does the cryptic crossword clue "Describing a number of teeth after a time on scanner falling out (14)" mean?

The definition is "out". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SCANNER (synonym="SCANNER") + DENTAL (synonym="of teeth") + T (synonym="T") = TRANSCENDENTAL The answer is TRANSCENDENTAL.

Describing a number of teeth after a time on scanner falling out (14)

Guardian Cryptic #29569 | 27 Across | 2024-12-18 flower

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