What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idiot crossing motorway? That's out of order (5)" mean?

The definition is "out of order". The wordplay uses charade, container. ASS (synonym of "Idiot") + MI (synonym of "motorway?") [container: "crossing"]; definition: "out of order" The answer is AMISS.

Idiot crossing motorway? That's out of order (5)

Times Cryptic #28887 | 21 Across | 2024-04-10 flower

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