What does the cryptic crossword clue "Language in poetry extract reduced success (5)" mean?

The definition is "Language". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIN (synonym="LIN") + GO (synonym="success – as in ‘make a go of’") = LINGO; definition: "Language" The answer is LINGO.

Language in poetry extract reduced success (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29168 | 2 Down | 2023-09-06 flower

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