What does the cryptic crossword clue "False god lacking originality — not new (4)" mean?

The definition is "False god". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BA (synonym="BA") + AL (synonym="lacking originality") = BAAL; definition: "False god" The answer is BAAL.

False god lacking originality — not new (4)

Times Cryptic #28655 | 21 Across | 2023-07-14 flower

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