What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evil cardinal returning – snake! (7)" mean?

The definition is "snake". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. MEAN (synonym of "Evil") + RED (synonym of "cardinal") [reversal: "returning -"]; definition: "snake!" The answer is Meander.

Evil cardinal returning – snake! (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3108 | 21 Across | 2021-05-16 flower

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