What does the cryptic crossword clue "Loud organ: two notes terrifying (8)" mean?

The definition is "terrifying". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym="loud") + EAR (synonym="organ") + SO (synonym="SO") + ME (synonym="ME") = FEARSOME; definition: "terrifying" The answer is FEARSOME.

Loud organ: two notes terrifying (8)

Times Cryptic #29224 | 12 Across | 2025-05-08 flower

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