What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note doughnut with new taste possibly rhubarb (8)" mean?

The definition is "rhubarb". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (synonym of "Note") + O (abbreviation of "doughnut") + N (synonym of "new") + SENSE (synonym of "taste"); definition: "rhubarb" The answer is NONSENSE.

Note doughnut with new taste possibly rhubarb (8)

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