What does the cryptic crossword clue "In a row nothing upset listener (6)" mean?

The definition is "In a". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. NIL (synonym of "nothing") + EAR (synonym of "listener") [reversal: "upset"]; definition: "In a row" The answer is LINEAR.

In a row nothing upset listener (6)

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