What does the cryptic crossword clue "Saying "Run!", shocked, when circling area steeped in blood (10)" mean?

The definition is "steeped in blood". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of SAYINGRUN ("Saying "Run!",") + A (abbreviation of "area") [anagram: "shocked,"] = SANGUINARY; definition: "steeped in blood" The answer is SANGUINARY.

Saying "Run!", shocked, when circling area steeped in blood (10)

Times Cryptic #28804 | 12 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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