What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ridiculously posh opium set becoming reckless (9)" mean?

The definition is "reckless". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of OPIUMSET ("opium set") [anagram: "Ridiculously"] + U (abbreviation of "posh") = IMPETUOUS; definition: "reckless" The answer is IMPETUOUS.

Ridiculously posh opium set becoming reckless (9)

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