What does the cryptic crossword clue "Monster is seen at sea (6)" mean?

The definition is "Monster". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISSEEN ("is seen") [anagram: "at"] = NESSIE; definition: "Monster" The answer is NESSIE.

Monster is seen at sea (6)

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