What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rudimentary state destroyed by Rome (6)" mean?

The definition is "Rudimentary state". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BY + ROME = EMBRYO; definition: "Rudimentary state" The answer is EMBRYO.

Rudimentary state destroyed by Rome (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16662 | 16 Across | 2021-09-13 flower

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