What does the cryptic crossword clue "New information surrounding 19 (5)" mean?

The definition is "19". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RE (synonym="the second note of the scale: do RE mi, the supertonic") in GEN (synonym="GEN") = GREEN; definition: "New" The answer is GREEN.

New information surrounding 19 (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29479 | 24 Down | 2024-09-04 flower

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