What does the cryptic crossword clue "Difficult test checked by German and not disputed (12)" mean?

The definition is "not disputed". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CHALLENGE (synonym="difficult test, you’re telling me") in UND (synonym="German for ‘and’") = UNCHALLENGED; definition: "not disputed" The answer is UNCHALLENGED.

Difficult test checked by German and not disputed (12)

Times Cryptic #28763 | 26 Across | 2023-11-17 flower

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