What does the cryptic crossword clue "Outline something commonly associated with moon (new) (9)" mean?

The definition is "Outline". The wordplay uses a deletion. SUMMAT (synonym="something") + IO (synonym="character in Greek myth associated with the moon") + N (synonym="short for "new"") = SUMMATION; definition: "Outline" The answer is SUMMATION.

Outline something commonly associated with moon (new) (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29608 | 17 Across | 2025-02-03 flower

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