What does the cryptic crossword clue "Experts caught in dreadful congestion (11)" mean?

The definition is "Experts". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CONGESTION ("congestion") [anagram: "dreadful"] + C (abbreviation of "caught") = COGNOSCENTI; definition: "Experts" The answer is COGNOSCENTI.

Experts caught in dreadful congestion (11)

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