What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note dreadful lion close by taking a twisting route (9)" mean?

The definition is "a twisting route". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LION (synonym="LION") + NEAR (synonym="close by") + N (synonym="note") = NONLINEAR The answer is NONLINEAR.

Note dreadful lion close by taking a twisting route (9)

Independent Cryptic #11870 | 27 Across | 2024-10-25 flower

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