What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scattered crop said to need regenerating (8)" mean?

The definition is "Scattered". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CROP + SAID = SPORADIC; definition: "Scattered" The answer is SPORADIC.

Scattered crop said to need regenerating (8)

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