What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second stroke in illegible writing (6)" mean?

The definition is "illegible writing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Second") + CRAWL (synonym="stroke") = SCRAWL; definition: "illegible writing" The answer is SCRAWL.

Second stroke in illegible writing (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17195 | 7 Down | 2023-09-28 flower

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