What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old Greek could be forced to heed racism (10)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HEEDRACISM ("heed racism") [anagram: "could"] = ARCHIMEDES; definition: "Old Greek" The answer is ARCHIMEDES.

Old Greek could be forced to heed racism (10)

Guardian Cryptic #28184 | 13 Down | 2020-07-13 flower

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