What does the cryptic crossword clue "Modern currency? Scream 'opt out!' (6)" mean?

The definition is "Modern currency". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of OPT ("'opt") [anagram: "out!'"] + CRY (synonym of "Scream") = CRYPTO; definition: "Modern currency?" The answer is CRYPTO.

Modern currency? Scream 'opt out!' (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29268 | 26 Across | 2024-01-02 flower

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