What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recalled row about detective’s call (5)" mean?

The definition is "call". The wordplay uses a reversal. DI (synonym="=detective, i.e. detective inspector") in RAO (synonym="OAR=row, as verb; “recalled” indicates reversal") = RADIO; definition: "call" The answer is RADIO.

Recalled row about detective’s call (5)

Independent Cryptic #11648 | 16 Across | 2024-02-09 flower

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