What does the cryptic crossword clue "Did impression of Prior - keenly observed (8)" mean?

The definition is "Did impression of". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MONK (synonym="prior") + EYED (synonym="keenly observed") = MONKEYED The answer is MONKEYED.

Did impression of Prior - keenly observed (8)

Independent Cryptic #11952 | 17 Down | 2025-01-29 flower

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