What does the cryptic crossword clue "Modern teething result went first (10)" mean?

The definition is "Modern". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEW (synonym="NEW") + FANG (synonym="teething result") + LED (synonym="went first") = NEWFANGLED; definition: "Modern" The answer is NEWFANGLED.

Modern teething result went first (10)

Guardian Cryptic #28934 | 13 Down | 2022-12-07 flower

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