What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant opened by appropriate tool, entered again (7)" mean?

The definition is "entered again". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). KEY (synonym="a tool for opening") in REED (synonym="plant") = REKEYED; definition: "entered again" The answer is REKEYED.

Plant opened by appropriate tool, entered again (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28947 | 2 Down | 2022-12-22 flower

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