What does the cryptic crossword clue "eg scorpion in car had run amok (8)" mean?

The definition is "eg scorpion". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INCARHAD ("in car had") [anagram: "run"] = ARACHNID; definition: "eg scorpion" The answer is ARACHNID.

eg scorpion in car had run amok (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29065 | 10 Across | 2023-05-09 flower

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