What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distant meteor exploded (6)" mean?

The definition is "Distant". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of METEOR ("meteor") [anagram: "exploded"] = REMOTE; definition: "Distant" The answer is Remote.

Distant meteor exploded (6)

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