What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sainted: devilish as an alternative (7)" mean?

The definition is "alternative". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SAINTED: = INSTEAD; definition: "as an alternative" The answer is Instead.

Sainted: devilish as an alternative (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3004 | 17 Down | 2019-05-19 flower