What does the cryptic crossword clue "Said to be so different from say profound (7)" mean?

The definition is "profound". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + TENSE (synonym="TENSE") = INTENSE; definition: "profound" The answer is INTENSE.

Said to be so different from say profound (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29229 | 17 Down | 2023-11-16 flower

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