What does the cryptic crossword clue "No longer kept a secret from pupils, put on pedestal outside? (12)" mean?

The definition is "No longer kept a secret". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CLASS (synonym="pupils") in DEIFIED (synonym="put on pedestal") = DECLASSIFIED The answer is DECLASSIFIED.

No longer kept a secret from pupils, put on pedestal outside? (12)

Times Cryptic #28888 | 12 Across | 2024-04-11 flower

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