What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dire actor in cast fixated with theory (11)" mean?

The definition is "fixated with theory". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DIRE + ACTOR + IN = DOCTRINAIRE; definition: "fixated with theory" The answer is DOCTRINAIRE.

Dire actor in cast fixated with theory (11)

Independent Cryptic #1831 | 12 Down | 2025-03-30 flower

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