What does the cryptic crossword clue "One putting right European in terrific mess (9)" mean?

The definition is "One putting right". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TERRIFIC ("terrific") [anagram: "mess"] + E (abbreviation of "European") = RECTIFIER; definition: "One putting right" The answer is RECTIFIER.

One putting right European in terrific mess (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29100 | 7 Down | 2023-06-19 flower

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