What does the cryptic crossword clue "Describing former scheme by a politician (11)" mean?

The definition is "Describing". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + EX (synonym of "former") + PLAN (synonym of "scheme") + TORY (synonym of "politician") = EXPLANATORY; definition: "Describing" The answer is EXPLANATORY.

Describing former scheme by a politician (11)

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