What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hinted Iris could be cut off (10)" mean?

The definition is "off". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HINTEDIRIS ("Hinted Iris") [anagram: "could"] = DISINHERIT; definition: "cut off" The answer is DISINHERIT.

Hinted Iris could be cut off (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29478 | 13 Across | 2024-09-03 flower

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