What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hammer Thor needs taken up (9)" mean?

The definition is "taken up". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THORNEEDS ("Thor needs") [anagram: "Hammer"] = SHORTENED; definition: "taken up" The answer is SHORTENED.

Hammer Thor needs taken up (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28140 | 9 Across | 2020-05-22 flower

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