What does the cryptic crossword clue "I want a head sacked! Preposterous (4,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Preposterous". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IWANTAHEAD ("I want a head") [anagram: "sacked!"] = WHATANIDEA; definition: "Preposterous" The answer is WHATANIDEA.

I want a head sacked! Preposterous (4,2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28984 | 11 Across | 2023-02-03 flower

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