What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scribbled notes I linked to a Baltic state (7)" mean?

The definition is "state". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOTES + I + A = ESTONIA; definition: "state" The answer is ESTONIA.

Scribbled notes I linked to a Baltic state (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17306 | 27 Across | 2024-03-04 flower