What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note how Joan was called to get part of a degree (6,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "part of a degree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINUTE (synonym="note of a meeting") + OF (synonym="OF") + ARC (synonym="ARC") = MINUTE OF ARC; definition: "part of a degree" The answer is MINUTE OF ARC.

Note how Joan was called to get part of a degree (6,2,3)

Times Cryptic #28708 | 22 Across | 2023-09-14 flower

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