What does the cryptic crossword clue "Say second new theme’s beginning in Beethoven overture (6)" mean?

The definition is "Beethoven overture". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EG (abbreviation="Say") + MO (abbreviation="second") + N (abbreviation="new") + T (first_letter="theme's") = EGMONT; definition: "Beethoven overture" The answer is EGMONT.

Say second new theme’s beginning in Beethoven overture (6)

Independent Cryptic #12020 | 12 Across | 2025-04-18 flower

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