What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dreadful monster, in private (9)" mean?

The definition is "private". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MONSTERIN ("monster, in") [anagram: "Dreadful"] = INNERMOST; definition: "private" The answer is INNERMOST.

Dreadful monster, in private (9)

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