What does the cryptic crossword clue "New leaf let go in French bean (9)" mean?

The definition is "French bean". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LEAFLETGO ("leaf let go") [anagram: "New"] = FLAGEOLET; definition: "French bean" The answer is Flageolet.

New leaf let go in French bean (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3116 | 11 Across | 2021-07-11 flower

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