What does the cryptic crossword clue "Energy particle is complicated to clone (9)" mean?

The definition is "clone". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PARTICLE ("particle") [anagram: "complicated"] + E (abbreviation of "Energy") = REPLICATE; definition: "clone" The answer is REPLICATE.

Energy particle is complicated to clone (9)

Guardian Cryptic #22468 | 14 Across | 2002-03-15 flower

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