What does the cryptic crossword clue "Four-letter word from guy probing complex matter (9)" mean?

The definition is "Four-letter word". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). anagram of MATTER (synonym="MATTER") + RAG (synonym="guy, tease") = TETRAGRAM; definition: "Four-letter word" The answer is TETRAGRAM.

Four-letter word from guy probing complex matter (9)

Times Cryptic #28881 | 23 Across | 2024-04-03 flower

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