What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like some Cretan scripts nonsensical poet keeps at home (6)" mean?

The definition is "Like some Cretan scripts". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="at home") in LEAR (synonym="nonsensical poet – Edward Lear") = LINEAR; definition: "Like some Cretan scripts" The answer is LINEAR.

Like some Cretan scripts nonsensical poet keeps at home (6)

Times Cryptic #28706 | 15 Across | 2023-09-12 flower

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